1 Samuel 17:31 continues the narrative: David's words reach Saul, who then summons him to fight Goliath.

In 1 Samuel 17:58, David confirms he is Jesse's son, reinforcing the family identity introduced here.

1 Samuel 16:1 reveals God chose a king from Jesse's sons—connecting David's background to divine election.

1 Samuel 16:10 shows seven of Jesse's sons passed before Samuel, while 17:12 adds there were eight—David is the missing son.

1 Samuel 16:11 reveals that David was the youngest son, not initially considered, providing background to his family role here.

1 Samuel 16:18 describes David as skilled, valiant, and with the Lord—expanding the portrait of Jesse's son introduced here.

Luke 3:32 extends David's genealogy back to Obed and Boaz, tying to Bethlehem's Ephrathite heritage.

Ruth 4:22 confirms Jesse as David's father, directly linking David's lineage back to Ruth and Boaz.

Luke 3:31 also lists David as son of Jesse, reinforcing David's ancestry in Jesus' genealogy.

Micah 5:2 prophesies a ruler from Bethlehem Ephrathah, the same town as David's origin, pointing to the Messiah.

Matthew 1:6 includes Jesse begetting David in Jesus' genealogy, connecting David's father to the Messiah's line.

Matthew 2:1 records Jesus' birth in Bethlehem, fulfilling the prophecy and connecting David's city to the Messiah.

Matthew 2:6 quotes Micah 5:2 about Bethlehem, directly applying the prophecy of a ruler to Jesus.

Luke 2:4 shows Joseph going to Bethlehem because he was of David's house, linking David's birthplace to Jesus.

Genesis 48:7 identifies Ephrath with Bethlehem, explaining why David is called an Ephrathite from Bethlehem.

1 Chronicles 2:15 specifically says David was the seventh son, unlike the eight sons listed here.

Genesis 35:19 identifies Ephrath as Bethlehem, explaining the place name 'Ephrathite' used for Jesse.

1 Chronicles 2:13-16 lists Jesse's sons as seven total, while here he has eight — a textual discrepancy in the genealogies.