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A-Z: General definitions: Star of David
Definition
A six pointed star made of two equilateral triangles, one inverted on top of the other. It has been used as a symbol by Jewish or Israeli communities since the seventeenth century, and is named after the ancient ruler of Israel, King David.
1) In the Bible a member of the Hebrew race
2) Someone who belongs to the Jewish faith which believes in one God and the importance of Jewish Law.
The Old Testament frequently refers to Israel as the Promised Land allocated to God's children. Prophecies refer to it as his chosen nation and the one out of which the Messiah would come.
In the Old Testament the second king of Israel, after Saul, anointed by Samuel to be king.
