12 Now David was the son of the Ephʹrath·ite+ from Bethʹle·hem+ of Judah named Jesʹse,+ who had eight sons+ and who in the days of Saul was already an old man.

6 ‘And you, O Bethʹle·hem of the land of Judah, are by no means the most insignificant city among the governors* of Judah, for out of you will come a governing one,* who will shepherd my people Israel.’”+