The Star of David, known in Hebrew as the Shield of David or Magen David is generally recognized symbol of Jewish identity and Judaism.

Its shape is that of a hexagram with six corners, the compound of two equilateral triangles. The hexagram has been in use as a symbol of Judaism since the 17th century, where the Shield of David was partly used in conjunction with the Seal of Solomon (the hexagram) on Jewish flags. 

The term “Shield of David” is also used in the Siddur (Jewish prayer book) as a title of the God of Israel.

The six corners on the star means that; the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, He is the King that reigns and rules in the whole earth as King David ruled over Israel in Jerusalem.

As David ruled his people with righteousness, justice and holiness, so it is with God, He also rules in all these six corners of the earth.

He is The God that rules the south, the north, the east and the west, and He is the God that rules under the earth and in the heavenliness,
so all together that becomes a star that reveals God’s sovereign authority in all the six corners of the earth.

During the time when the Temple of King Solomon was still in function, the Jewish priests were commanded to wave some of the sacrifices that the congregation gave as offerings to God, in all the six corners, forming the star of king David as they waved them.

The symbolic meaning of the Hexa gram star originates from Adam (garden in Eden). During the fall of Adam, (rebellion of Adam against God), this symbol was perverted and converted into a witchcraft symbol, which was later on redeemed back from witchcraft by King David.

Article written by Ap Ngabo for conscious lifestyle.