Who was Jesse?

Father of King David

The story of Jesse

Jesse - Father of King David
Jesse - Father of King David
Father of King David

Jesse was a biblical figure, the father of King David. He was the son of Obed and the grandson of Ruth and Boaz. He was the father of eight sons, the youngest of whom was David. Jesse was a shepherd and a farmer, and he was known for his piety and devotion to God. He was also known for his humility and kindness. He was a man of great faith and was known for his wisdom and courage. He was a leader among his people and was respected by all.

Name meaning

"Gift" or "God's gracious gift"

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

Father of King David

First mention

Ruth 4:17

Appearances in the Bible

44 mentions

Family

Relatives of Jesse

Jesse in the Bible

Explore all 21 chapters where Jesse appears

Ruth

Chapter 4

The Genealogy of Boaz and Ruth

Boaz, a wealthy relative of Elimelech, takes notice of Ruth and shows her kindness.

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Matthew

Chapter 1

The Genealogy and Birth of Jesus

Matthew lists the genealogy of Jesus, showing that He is the promised Messiah and the son of Abraham and David.

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Luke

Chapter 3

The Ministry of John the Baptist

John the Baptist prepares the way for Jesus, who begins His ministry with a baptism and the descent of the Holy Spirit.

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The Acts of the Apostles

Chapter 13

The First Missionary Journey of Paul and Barnabas

Paul and Barnabas are set apart for missionary work and begin their first journey.

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Romans

Chapter 15

The Collection for the Saints in Jerusalem

Paul teaches about the importance of bearing with one another, and about the importance of the unity of the body of Chri...

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1 Samuel

Chapter 16

David Anointed King Again

David is anointed as the next king of Israel for a second time by Samuel.

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1 Samuel

Chapter 17

David and Goliath

David defeats the giant Philistine warrior Goliath, establishing himself as a great military leader.

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1 Samuel

Chapter 20

Jonathan Warns David

David and Jonathan renew their friendship and make a covenant with each other.

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1 Samuel

Chapter 22

Saul's Bloody Vengeance

David lives in the wilderness and attracts a band of followers as he evades Saul's attempts to capture him.

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1 Samuel

Chapter 25

Death of Samuel

Samuel dies, and David mourns his loss.

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2 Samuel

Chapter 20

The Rebellion of Sheba

Sheba leads a rebellion against David, but is eventually defeated.

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2 Samuel

Chapter 23

The Last Words of David

David speaks his final words, expressing confidence in God's sovereignty and calling on future generations to trust in h...

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1 Kings

Chapter 12

Rehoboam's Folly

Rehoboam, Solomon's son, refuses to heed the counsel of the older leaders and instead makes demands of the people, leadi...

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 2

Genealogy of David

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 10

Saul's Death and the Philistines' Triumph

The account of Saul's defeat by the Philistines and his death.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 12

Warriors Join David

Warriors join David

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 29

David's Final Preparations and Solomon Anointed King

David's final preparations for the construction of the temple and the anointing of Solomon as king

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2 Chronicles

Chapter 10

Division of the Kingdom

The pivotal chapter detailing the division of the kingdom, marked by political and historical implications for Israel

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2 Chronicles

Chapter 11

Rehoboam's Reign in Judah

Rehoboam's initial reign in Judah, marked by political and social dynamics that influence the kingdom's trajectory.

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Psalms

Chapter 72

The Reign of the Righteous King

Psalm 72 is a prayer for the righteous king who will rule with justice, compassion and righteousness. The psalmist prays...

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Isaiah

Chapter 11

The Coming of the Righteous King

Isaiah prophesies about a future time when a descendant of Jesse will rise to power as a righteous and just king. This k...

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