Salome
The Bold Disciple and Mother of Ambitious Faith
Name Information
- Meaning: Peaceful (related to Hebrew 'shalom')
- Language of Origin: Hebrew/Aramaic
- Gender Usage: Feminine
Salome was one of the women who followed Jesus and supported His ministry. She was present at the crucifixion and was among the first at the tomb after His resurrection. She was also the mother of James and John, and once asked Jesus for her sons to sit beside Him in His kingdom. Though ambitious at times, her life reflected deep loyalty and faith.
⏰ 1st century AD
Roles
- Disciple
- Witness
- Mother
Relationships
- Son: James and John (sons of Zebedee)
- Companion: Mary Magdalene, Mary mother of James
Story
Followed Jesus from Galilee and cared for His needs.
Boldly approached Jesus with a request for her sons.
Witnessed Jesus’ death and helped prepare His body for burial.
Came to the tomb with spices and heard the angel’s announcement of the resurrection.
Spiritual Significance
- Faithful follower of Jesus who supported His ministry.
- Present at the crucifixion and tomb.
- Mother of two apostles — James and John.
- Asked Jesus to give her sons high positions in His kingdom.
What We Can Learn
- God can use even misdirected ambition for His glory.
- Faithful mothers have a deep impact in the kingdom.
- True greatness comes through servanthood, not position.
Memory Verses
Then the mother of the sons of Zebedee came up to him... asking for something.
— Matthew 20:20
Key Passages
- Matthew 20:20–28
- Mark 15:40–41
- Mark 16:1
- Matthew 27:56
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