2007-03-12 09:29:59 · 9 answers · asked by Jkstr 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It represents the shape of King David's Shield, however, there are many theories according the other sites and studies, this seems to be the most prominent finding
p.s. it also states to go along with this that it really shouldn't be looked at as the symbol of Judaism since there is no supporting evidence that there is anything connecting it to Judaism in that sense.
2007-03-12 09:34:19 · answer #1 · answered by 81 Honda 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because it is the Star of David
2007-03-12 16:32:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Because David was a King of Israel
He was the second King, the first from the tribe of Judah
The first was Saul from the tribe of Benjamin
He also in the line of forefather to Jesus
David had a heart for God as a young boy to stand up against the Gaint, He claim Saul down with his music
God honor David and said the Savior will come from his line
2007-03-12 16:40:00 · answer #3 · answered by jobees 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the ancient Middle East (and probably the ancient world as a whole) every king would have his own symbol that identified his kingdom. It would be in his official seal, and carved into the shields of his soldiers. The six-pointed star was David's. In the Hebrew, it's actually called "Magen David," which literally means "Shield Of David."
Also, contrary to popular belief, the Magen David is not a religious symbol and has nothing to do with Judaism. It is a national symbol representing the people of Israel.
2007-03-12 16:36:40 · answer #4 · answered by Daniel 1 · 3⤊ 1⤋
The star of David is made up of two triangles, one is pointing up representing man reaching out to God. The other is pointing down representing God reaching out to man. They come together to make a star representing a harmonious life with God. I believe that this symbol came about around the time of King David.
2007-03-12 16:44:04 · answer #5 · answered by rbarc 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Because its David's Star.....silly.
2007-03-12 16:37:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm guessing it was a symbol that gained popularity around the time of the reign of King David. Just speculating though.
2007-03-12 16:33:57 · answer #7 · answered by Open Heart Searchery 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because it's two interlocked Deltas, which stand for the two D's in David.
2007-03-12 16:37:41 · answer #8 · answered by YouCannotKnowUnlessUAsk 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think it had something to do with the Bible times when Jesus was born... weren't they led to his manger with the star of David?
2007-03-12 16:33:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋