1 Gene mutations that occur after birth. 2  Most gene mutations occur after you're born and aren't inherited. 3  A number of forces can cause gene mutations, such as smoking, radiation, viruses, cancer-causing chemicals (carcinogens), obesity, hormones, chronic inflammation and a lack of exercise.
Jesse, also spelled Isai, in the Old Testament, the father of King David. Jesse was the son of Ohed, and the grandson of Boaz and Ruth. He was a farmer and sheep breeder in Bethlehem. David was the youngest of Jesseâs eight sons. The appellation âson of Jesseâ served as a synonym for David both at Saulâs court and, subsequently, when David became king.
Word Origin and History for Jesse Expand masc. proper name, biblical father of David, from Latin, from Greek Iessai, from Hebrew Yishay, of unknown origin. Online Etymology Dictionary, Â© 2010 Douglas Harper Cite This Source