The Star of David
Symbol of the Jewish faith and the nation of Israel
The Star of David is named after King David, the 2nd king of Israel. King David united the 12 Israelite tribes.
Today, the Star of David is considered the central symbol of the people of Israel and Judaism. It is an ambiguous symbol that stands for the history of the people of Israel with their God: The hexagram, which is formed by two isosceles triangles pushed into each other, symbolizes the relationship and bond between the people of the Israelite nation and God:
Lower triangle:
Man was created by God.
Upper triangle:
Man will return to God.
The six triangels represent the six days of creation.
The large hexagon in the center symbolizes the seventh day (Shabbat/Sabbath). At the same time, the hexagon is a symbol of God and His presence.
The 12 corners represent the 12 tribes of Israel.
With the founding of the State of Israel on May 14, 1948, the "Magen David," in English "Shield of David," became the emblem of the national flag of Israel, after it had previously been misused as the yellow "Jewish star" by the National Socialists to oppress Jews.