Topical Encyclopedia Jesse, the father of King David, is a significant figure in the biblical narrative, particularly in the context of David's early life and rise to kingship. Jesse was a Bethlehemite, residing in the town of Bethlehem in the territory of Judah. He is introduced in the Bible as the son of Obed and the grandson of Boaz and Ruth, a Moabite woman (Ruth 4:17-22). This lineage is crucial as it establishes the Messianic line through which Jesus Christ would eventually be born.The account of Jesse living with David in Moab is found in the context of David's flight from King Saul. As Saul's jealousy and hostility towards David intensified, David sought refuge for his family to ensure their safety. In 1 Samuel 22:3-4 , it is recorded: "From there David went to Mizpeh of Moab and said to the king of Moab, 'Please let my father and mother stay with you until I know what God will do for me.' So he left them with the king of Moab, and they stayed with him as long as David was in the stronghold." This passage highlights David's concern for his family's welfare amidst the political turmoil and personal danger he faced. By taking his parents to Moab, David was leveraging his ancestral connections through Ruth, his great-grandmother, to find a safe haven for Jesse and his mother. The king of Moab's willingness to accommodate Jesse and his family suggests a diplomatic relationship, possibly influenced by their shared lineage. Jesse's temporary relocation to Moab underscores the broader theme of God's providence and protection over the Davidic line. Despite the external threats and uncertainties, God preserved David's family, ensuring the continuation of the line that would lead to the birth of the Messiah. Jesse's stay in Moab, though brief and not extensively detailed in Scripture, is a testament to the divine orchestration of events that safeguarded the future king of Israel and his lineage. The narrative of Jesse and his family in Moab also reflects the complexities of familial and national identities in the biblical world. It serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness of the Israelite and Moabite peoples through shared ancestry, as well as the broader redemptive plan that God was unfolding through the line of David. Nave's Topical Index 1 Samuel 22:3,4And David went there to Mizpeh of Moab: and he said to the king of Moab, Let my father and my mother, I pray you, come forth, and be with you, till I know what God will do for me. Nave's Topical Index Library The Devotion of Ruth The Voice in the Wilderness The Hebrews and the Philistines --Damascus Fifthly, as this Revelation, to the Judgment of Right and Sober ... Covenanting Confers Obligation. The Prophet Amos. Against Jovinianus. Letter xxii. To Eustochium. Scriptural Poems; Being Several Portions of Scripture Digested ... Israel's Hope Encouraged; Resources How many brothers did King David have? | GotQuestions.orgWho was David in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org Who was Obed in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org Jesse: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus |
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