David`s older brother. He is Jesse`s firstborn and most beloved son. Tall and handsome, he is part of King Saul`s army. In truth, he is a mediocre warrior who loves to tell tall tales of victory. He doesn`t believe that David killed a bear and a lion in order to save his father`s flock of sheep and believes David is making up stories for lack of courage. He is shocked when he sees David slay Goliath. He uses people and is ambitious. He believes that he will be the one anointed by Samuel, but when he sees that David is chosen, he is becomes very envious of his brother.