Zebedee

[zeb-i-dee]

noun

the father of the apostles James and John. Matt. 4:21.

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"Someone's out ahead of us," said Zebedee, pointing to a head far out in the bay.
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It was sadder to visit because of the new graves there, and Zebedee had to abandon his usual cheerful graveyard spirits.
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I dived to assist her and the person called Zebedee did the same.
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"Almost as good at making bubbles as a young lady I know," said Zebedee, re-baiting my hook for me.
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Dum was putting the finishing touches to Zebedee's countenance.
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British Dictionary definitions for zebedee

Zebedee

noun

New Testament the father of the apostles James and John (Matthew 4:21)

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