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James son of Zebedee
Also known as: James the Greater
ApostleActs 12:2
Description
Brother of John and one of the inner circle of three apostles. First apostle to be martyred, killed by Herod Agrippa.
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Key Events
Life Event
Brother of John and one of the inner circle of three apostles.
Life Event
First apostle to be martyred, killed by Herod Agrippa.
Death
Acts 12:2
Scripture References
Matthew 4:21
“And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them.”
Acts 12:2
“And he killed James the brother of John with the sword.”
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