Magen David: scholars have not been able to find a link between the Star of David and King David. One of the earliest known uses of the star (hexagon) is in an eighth century synagogue frieze in Capernaum (Israel). Only in the last two hundred years has the star been widely recognized as a sign of Judaism and the Jewish people. (National symbol of Israel). One of its ancient uses was as a magical Kabbalistic symbol.
- The pomegranate symbolizes "the House of (King) David", and is the sixth of the seven species. Pomegranate is associated with Rosh Hashanah. The top of the fruit is shaped like a crown and the midrash tells us it has 613 seeds. The silver ornaments on the staves of the Torah are called Rimmonim (pomegranates), and are likewise decorated with tiny bells.