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Jesse is stated as having eight sons, including David the youngest.

Among his grandchildren were the three sons of Zeruiah: Abishai, Joab and Asahel.

One day the prophet Samuel came to Bethlehem sent by God, to anoint the next king of Israel.

Ostensibly, his visit to Bethlehem was to offer a sacrifice to God.

He used that excuse because he was afraid that Saul might kill him if he suspected the true reason for his arrival in Bethlehem.

Samuel offered a sacrifice with Jesse and then went to his house, where he sanctified him and his family.

The prophet asked Jesse to present his sons, after seeing them, he realized that God has not chosen any of them.

Then he said to Jesse if he had any other sons, Jesse told him that David the youngest was tending the flock.

The prophet then asked for him, waited and when he came, God asked the prophet to anoint him as king over Israel.