Jesse or Yishai is a figure described in the Hebrew Bible as the father of David, who became the king of the Israelites. His son David is sometimes called simply "Son of Jesse". The role as both fathe
Detail of Jesse from the stained glass window of All Saints Church, Hove, Sussex, England.
Tomb of Jesse and Ruth in Hebron
David was, originally, leader of the Tribe of Judah who became the second king of the united Kingdom of Israel, according to the Hebrew Bible and Old Testament.
Jesse (biblical figure)
…Jesse ( JESS-ee) or Yishai is a figure described in the Hebrew Bible as the father of David, who became the king of the Israelites. His son David is sometimes called simply "Son of Jesse" (Ben Yishai). The role as both father of King David and…
King David Playing the Harp (1622) by Gerard van Honthorst
King David in Prayer, by Pieter de Grebber (c. 1640)
Samuel anoints David, Dura-Europos synagogue, now in Syria, 3rd century AD.
David and Goliath (1888), colour lithograph by German artist Osmar Schindler