Now David was the son of a man named Jesse, an Ephrathite from Bethlehem of Judah who had eight sons in the days of Saul. And Jesse was old and advanced in years. Cross References Genesis 35:19So Rachel died and was buried on the way to Ephrath (that is, Bethlehem). Ruth 4:22 Obed was the father of Jesse, and Jesse was the father of David. 1 Samuel 16:10 Thus Jesse made seven of his sons pass before Samuel, but Samuel told him, "The LORD has not chosen any of these." 1 Samuel 16:11 And Samuel asked him, "Are these all the sons you have?" "There is still the youngest," Jesse replied, "but he is tending the sheep." "Send for him," Samuel replied. "For we will not sit down to eat until he arrives." 1 Samuel 16:18 One of the servants answered, "I have seen a son of Jesse of Bethlehem who knows how to play the harp. He is a mighty man of valor, a warrior, eloquent and handsome, and the LORD is with him." 1 Samuel 17:11 On hearing the words of the Philistine, Saul and all the Israelites were dismayed and greatly afraid. 1 Samuel 17:58 "Whose son are you, young man?" asked Saul. "I am the son of your servant Jesse of Bethlehem," David replied. 1 Chronicles 2:13 Jesse was the father of Eliab his firstborn; Abinadab was born second, Shimea third, Psalm 132:6 We heard the ark was in Ephrathah; we found it in the fields of Jaar. Chapter Outline 1. The armies of the Israelites and Philistines being ready to battle4. Goliath challenges a combat 12. David, sent by his father to visit his brothers, takes the challenge 28. Eliab chides him 30. He is brought to Saul 32. shows the reason of his confidence 38. and slays the giant 55. Saul takes notice of David Jump to Previous Advanced Aged Already Bethlehem Beth-Lehem Bethlehemjudah Bethlehem-Judah Beth-Lehem-Judah David Eight Ephrathite Jesse Judah Saul Saul's Stricken TimeJump to Next Advanced Aged Already Bethlehem Beth-Lehem Bethlehemjudah Bethlehem-Judah Beth-Lehem-Judah David Eight Ephrathite Jesse Judah Saul Saul's Stricken Time |
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge David 1 Samuel 17:58 1 Samuel 16:1, 18 Ruth 4:22 Matthew 1:6 Luke 3:31, 32 Ephrathite Genesis 35:19 Psalm 132:6 Micah 5:2 Matthew 2:1, 6 eight sons 1 Samuel 16:10, 11 1 Chronicles 2:13-16 Links 1 Samuel 17:12 NIV1 Samuel 17:12 NLT 1 Samuel 17:12 ESV 1 Samuel 17:12 NASB 1 Samuel 17:12 KJV 1 Samuel 17:12 Bible Apps 1 Samuel 17:12 Parallel 1 Samuel 17:12 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 17:12 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 17:12 French Bible 1 Samuel 17:12 German Bible 1 Samuel 17:12 Commentaries Bible Hub |