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1 Samuel 17:12 (GN)

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12 David was the son of Jesse, who was an Ephrathite from Bethlehem in Judah. Jesse had eight sons, and at the time Saul was king, he was already a very old man.

Definition(s):
Jesse (Jess-ee): gift; oblation; one who is
Saul (Sawl): demanded; lent; ditch; death
Bethlehem (Beth-le-hem):
Ephrathite (Eff-ra-thight):