Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(God’s portion). A fisherman of Galilee, husband of Salome, and father of the apostles James the Great and John (Matt. 4:21; 27:56; Mark 1:19-20; 15:40). His home is located at or near Bethsaida, and he appears to have been able to employ help in his occupation (Mark 1:20).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
Father of James and John, two of the apostles of the Lord, but only mentioned as such. Zebedee was probably the husband of Salome. Compare Matthew 27:56 with Mark 15:40 (Matt. 4:21; Matt. 10:2; Mark 1:19-20; Luke 5:10; John 21:2; etc.).
Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:
Transliteration:
Zebedaios
Meaning:
of Hebrew origin (compare 2067); Zebedaeus, an Israelite
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
Greek for Zebadiah
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
Gift of God; dowry; abundant portion:―father of James and John [ZEBADIAH], Matt. 4:21. {Donum Dei}