1. Father of David Ruth 4:17, 1 Samuel 17:12

2. Ancestor of Jesus Matthew 1:5, 6

3. Samuel Visits

   Under divine command, to select a successor to Saul from his sons, 1 Samuel 16:1-13

4. Saul Asks

   To send David to become a member of his court, 1 Samuel 16:19-23

5. Sons in Saul's Army 1 Samuel 17:13-28

6. Lives with David in Moab 1 Samuel 22:3, 4

7. Descendants Of 1 Chronicles 2:13-17