Ask Re’uben
Was the "Star of David" really
something King David
or his son King Solomon used on their shields?
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A MESSIANIC JEWISH SCRIPTURAL VIEW _______
Biblical Question:
Was
the "Star of David" really something David or his son King Solomon
used on their shields?
Our Question:
Dear Pastor
Reuben,
Was
the "Star of David" really something David or his son King Solomon
used on their sheilds? I have been told that.
Thanks, Robert
Pastor Reuben's Answer:
Shalom Robert,
Although it is now the most common and
universally recognized sign of Judaism and Jewish identity, both within and
outside the Jewish community, it has only achieved this status in the last
two hundred years. Before that it was chiefly associated with magic or
with the insignia of individual families or communities. While many
legends state it was used by David and Solomon, no real historical proof
exists. Rather all evidence suggests that early use of it, the hexagram was
limited to "practical Kabbalah", that is,
Jewish magic, probably dating back to the 6th century.
When the Zionist movement looked for a symbol they chose the "Star
of David" because it was so well accepted as a Jewish symbol. Then
when Israel became a state, it became the state symbol of its own national
redemption. The "Star of David" is not in the Bible.
For more information on the history please see our article on such at our web
page: Star of David
Hope this helps. I
pray the Lord will increase His will and purpose in your lives.
In Messiah,
Reuben
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