The people who were sons of Zebedee are John and James. They were two of the twelve apostles of Jesus in the New Testament. They were fishermen before being called by Jesus to be his disciples, and their father's name was Zebedee. In the Bible, they are often referred to as the "Sons of Thunder" because of their impulsive and passionate personalities. John is also known for being the author of the Gospel of John, three letters, and the book of Revelation in the New Testament.