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Jesse

Facts:

Jesse was the father of King David and the grandson of Ruth and Boaz.

• Jesse was from the tribe of Judah.
• He was an "Ephrathite," which means he was from the town of Ephrathah (Bethlehem).
• The prophet Isaiah prophesied about a "shoot" or "branch" that would come from the "root of Jesse" and bear fruit. This refers to Jesus, who was a descendant of Jesse.

(Translation suggestions: rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-names)

(See also: Bethlehem, Boaz, descendant, fruit, Jesus, king, prophet, Ruth, twelve tribes of Israel)

Bible References:

• 1 Chronicles 02:12
• 1 Kings 12:16
• 1 Samuel 16:1
• Luke 03:32
• Matthew 01:4-6

Word Data:

• Strong's: H3448, G2421

Forms Found in the English ULB:

Jesse, Jesse's