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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.

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

Bible References:

Word Data:

  • Strong's: H3448, G2421