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Jesse
Jesse in the Bible — father of David (RUT 4:17). Jesse belonged to the tribe of Judah. Referenced in 9 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “gift; oblation; one who is”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Judah
- Scripture References
- 9 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 8 connections
Names & Labels (1)
Jesseproper name
- Hebrew
- יִשַׁי
- Transliteration
- yishai
- Greek
- Ιεσσαι
- Reference
- RUT 4:17
- Strong's
- H3448
Family & Relationships (8)
son
Obed(RUT 4:17)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jesse in the Bible?
Jesse is described in the Bible as father of David (RUT 4:17). Jesse belonged to the tribe of Judah.
What does the name Jesse mean?
The name Jesse means “gift; oblation; one who is” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.