Why is the star of david the symbol of Judaism?

Answer 1

The first problem with the question is the misnomer. The Hebrew is not Kochav David (Star of David) but Magen David (Shield of David). David was an Israelite King and a renowned warrior. The Shield of David is the emblem on the shield he brought with him into battle with Canaanite Tribes and the Philistines. It became a symbol of the protection that God gave to the Israelite Kingdom under his and Solomon's reigns. In more modern times it is seen as symbol of Jewish unity since Jews consider themselves to be descendants of the very Israelites that David protected with his Shield.

Additionally, Jews are still waiting for the Messiah to come to earth. He is to be from the line of David. Therefore, the star of David is the symbol of this hope.

Answer 2

Jews DO NOT worship the Star of David. Let's clear up this misunderstanding once and for all. JEWS WORSHIP ONE UNSEEN GOD - NO PICTURES, NO STATUES NO OBJECT, PERSON, ANIMAL NOR MINERAL What became the star or shield of David had been the SYMBOL of Phoenicia a nation that no longer exists It was the custom in warfare until the Middle Ages in Europe, that the victor won his opponent's colours, It was not uncommon for the victor to take on his enemies colours as his own. As King David's first victory over a bigger, richer, and overall greater nation, he made the symbol his own. During periods of Jewish Persecution throughout history, jews, forced to wear the star, saw it as a source of shame. However everything changed with the founding of the State of Israel, as, restored to its former glory, the emblem became the national flag.I Jews DO NOT worship the Star of David. Let's clear up this misunderstanding once and for all. JEWS WORSHIP ONE UNSEEN GOD - NO PICTURES, NO STATUES NO OBJECT, PERSON, ANIMAL NOR MINERAL What became the star or shield of David had been the SYMBOL of Phoenicia a nation that no longer exists It was the custom in warfare until the Middle Ages in Europe, that the victor won his opponent's colours, It was not uncommon for the victor to take on his enemies colours as his own. As King David's first victory over a bigger, richer, and overall greater nation, he made the symbol his own. During periods of Jewish Persecution throughout history, jews, forced to wear the star, saw it as a source of shame. However everything changed with the founding of the State of Israel, as, restored to its former glory, the emblem became the national flag.I

Answer 3

The story goes that David, a great Jewish king in ancient times, was so poor in his early life that he had to use the most basic equipment when at war - including a shield made of leather stretched over a wooden frame. One of the most simple, yet strong, ways to create a wooden framework is to use two interlocking triangles - which is also called a Star of David. In time, it became known as a symbol of Judaism.

Answer 4

There is no such thing as a Jewish flag.

The State of Israel has Israeli national symbols such as a flag that draw from Jewish inspirations. It is very similar to how there is no such thing as a Lutheran flag, but the cross on the Swedish flag is representative of how Lutheranism is the dominant religion in that country.

The Star or Shield of David was included on the Israeli flag because it is a common Jewish civic symbol. What most people don't know is that the design was made official in 1898.

For a brief history of the design of the Israeli flag, please visit the related link.

Answer 5

The true origin of the Star of David, more properly called "the Shield of David" is unknown, though there are many legends.

Answer 6

It's not a religious symbol, it's a civic symbol.

Answer 7

They don't. It's mainly non-Jews that call it a "star of David". Jews call it a "Shield of David" or Magen David (מגן דוד), after King David's shield.