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KING DAVID December 14 Symbols: Six-Pointed Star, Slingshot and 4 Stone, Harp, Crown The six-pointed star is the emblem of the Royal House of David even to this day. Christ, who is born of the House of David, can truly claim this emblem as His own. The crown and scepter signify Christ's universal kingship. Christ is not only the King of the Jewish nation, but the "Desired One of all," the cornerstone which unites both Jew and Gentile. Recommended Readings: 2 Kings 5:3-4; 2:1-7

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KING SOLOMON December 15 Symbols: Scale of Justice, Temple, Crown Solomon is honored in Scripture as the wisest monarch. Though he used a real sword to make his point, he used his wisdom, the sword of justice, to divide truth from lies. God foretold that David's son and heir, Solomon, would be the one to build a temple to the Lord God. Solomon did in fact complete the construction of the temple during his reign. Recommended Readings: 3 Kings 3:23-28; 3 Kings 5:5