Zebedee and his family celebrated Passover with Annas in Jerusalem. [1]
After Jesus departed, John consulted Zebedee about Jesus' money, and they decided to invest in a house in Capernaum, holding the title in trust for Jesus. [2]
The Zebedee family attended Jesus' evening conferences, where he gave advanced instruction on various topics, showcasing his insightful ideas and ideals. [3] Zebedee, father-partner of Jesus, owned boatbuilding shops on the lake near Capernaum, where Jesus lived and worked alongside him. [4]
Zebedee's home served as headquarters for the kingdom, where Jesus outlined plans for proclaiming the kingdom and emphasized avoiding clashes with civil authorities, as his disciples lived to maintain contact with him. [5] In Capernaum, Jesus made his home with the Zebedees, bringing a sense of joy and light-heartedness to those who knew him. [6] Jesus, the master craftsman, revolutionized boatmaking by partnering with Zebedee for over a year to create new designs and methods in Capernaum. [7] Zebedee alone was entrusted with the secret of Jesus' mysterious Mediterranean journey. [8] Zebedee and Andrew were once partners in the fish-drying business at Bethsaida. [9] Zebedee purchased the last of Joseph's entire estate by acquiring his equity in a Capernaum property. [10] Salome, wife of Zebedee, loved Jesus as much as her own sons, James, John, and David, while her daughters saw him as their elder brother. [11]
See also: UB 137:3.5; UB 138:5.4; UB 140:7.3.