zeb'-e-de (zibhdi, "the gift of God"; Zebedaios): The father of the apostles James and John (Mk 1:19) and a fisherman on the Sea of Galilee (Mk 1:20), the husband of Salome (Mt 27:56; compare Mk 16:1). See JAMES; SALOME.
Bibliography Information Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Definition for 'ZEBEDEE'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". bible-history.com - ISBE; 1915.