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Jesse, also spelled Isai, in the Old Testament, the father of King David. Jesse was the son of Ohed, and the grandson of Boaz and Ruth. He was a farmer and sheep breeder in Bethlehem. David was the youngest of Jesseâs eight sons. The appellation âson of Jesseâ served as a synonym for David both at Saulâs court and, subsequently, when David became king.