James

Father: Zebedee (Matthew 4:21)

Mother: Salome (Mark 15:40)

Brother: John (Matthew 4:21)

First mention: Matthew 4:21

Final mention: Acts 12:2

Meaning of his name: "Heel catcher, supplanter"
Note: Both he and his brother John were nicknamed "Boanerges" by Christ, meaning, "Sons of thunder" (Mark 3:17).

Frequency of his name: Referred to 19 times

Biblical books mentioning him: Four books (Matthew, Mark, Luke, Acts)

Occupation: Fisherman, before becoming one of Christ's key three apostles

Place of birth: Probably Bethsaida in Galilee

Method of death: He was killed by the sword (Acts 12:2).

Important fact about his life: He was the first apostle to be martyred for Christ.

Copyright 1999, used by permission from Dr. H.L. Willmington.

One of the twelve apostles; the son of Zebedee and Salome; an elder brother of John the apostle. He was a fisherman by trade, in partnership with Peter. With John and Peter, he was present at the transfiguration; at the raising of Jairus's daughter; and in the garden with Jesus. Because, probably, of their boldness and energy, he and John were call Boanerges, i.e. "sons of thunder." He was the first martyr among the apostles, having been beheaded by King Herod Agrippa in A.D. 44.

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