The Book of Isaiah’s utterance of how a “shoot will come out of” this man’s stump inspired Christian imagery of his namesake “Tree,” which traces the 43 generations between him and Jesus. For 10 points each:
[10h] Name this grandson of Ruth and Boaz, a resident of Bethlehem who died without sin. This man presents seven of his sons to Samuel before informing the prophet that his youngest son is tending to the sheep.
ANSWER: Jesse [or Yishai; accept the Tree of Jesse]
[10e] Jesse is the father of this future king of Israel who slays Goliath with a slingstone.
ANSWER: David
[10m] The tomb of Jesse and his mother Ruth are located within this city, which acted as the first capital of Israel after David was anointed there. This city, the largest in the West Bank, contains the Cave of the Patriarchs.
ANSWER: Hebron [accept Al-Khalil; or Chevron]
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