Saul asked him, "Young man, whose son are you?" "I am the son of your servant Jesse from Bethlehem," David answered.

Jesse had seven sons. In order of age they were: Eliab, Abinadab, Shammah,

Ozem, and David.

and was buried in the rock tomb which he had carved out for himself in David's City. They used spices and perfumed oils to prepare his body for burial, and they built a huge bonfire to mourn his death.

Jehoshaphat died and was buried in the royal tombs in David's City and his son Jehoram succeeded him as king.

Then all the tribes of Israel went to David at Hebron and said to him, "We are your own flesh and blood.

Show me someone who does a good job, and I will show you someone who is better than most and worthy of the company of kings.