# Jesse — Verses on Various Occasions character guide

> Jesse in Verses on Various Occasions by John Henry Newman.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** thee, thou, Thee, thy

**First appearance:** 0053-li-abraham

## Who they are

Father of King David, mentioned in genealogical contexts.

## In the story

### [LXI: David and Jonathan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/lxi-david-and-jonathan)

Mentioned as David's father, identifying David as 'thou flower of Jesse’s race'.

### [LXIII: The Call of David](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/verses_on_various_occasions_se/chapters/lxiii-the-call-of-david)

Father of David, mentioned as the patriarch of David's lineage.

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