Jesse
Sign in to saveson of Obed, belonging to the tribe of Judah; father of David
Key facts
- Hometown
- Bethlehem
- Honored in
- Catholic Church , Eastern Orthodox Church
- Feast
- December 29 ( Roman Catholic ), December 26 and January 2 ( Eastern Orthodox )
via Wikipedia infobox
Article
Jesse (/ˈdʒɛsi/ 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 ancestor of Jesus has been used in various depictions in art, poetry and music e.g. as the Tree of Jesse or in hymns like "Lo, how a rose e'er blooming."
Biblical background