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Jesse (Yishai) - יִשַׁי
 
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NameJesse (Yishai) - יִשַׁי
GenderMale
Time of appearanceThe Biblical Era
Meaning
HistoryJesse, the grandson of Boaz and Ruth, is King David's father.
Citation"And the women her neighbours gave it a name, saying, There is a son born to Naomi, and they called his name Obed, he is the father of Jesse, the father of David." Ruth 4, 17
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