In Jewish tradition the Lion is the symbol of the tribe of Judea, from which all Jews are spawned. The lion has become to symbolize Judea because of the prophecy mentioned below and because in biblical times lions roamed the areas Judea has occupied in the Holy Land.

In Genesis 49:9, Judea, Jacob’s son, is promised the undisputed rule on all of Jacob’s decedents (tribes of Israel), liking it to a Lion couching over his pray, assured and secured from all. That prophecy materialized when King David, a son of the tribe of Judea, who was the poorest of all tribes, came to rule after the demise of King Saul.

“Judah is a lion's whelp from the prey my son thou art gone up he stooped down he couched as a lion and as an old lion who shall rouse him up” (Genesis 49:9)

King David, the conqueror of Jerusalem and the one who gave Jerusalem it's name and status as the capital of the Hebrews, came from the tribe of Judea, making the lion symbol of the tribe also the symbol of Jerusalem.

Product Details - This ring is made from hallmarked .925 sterling silver and has quite a weighty feel to it. It is decorated with a black stone and Star of David. It is engraved with a wall motif and two lions, one on each side of the ring. The front of the ring measures 18mm in height. Please see available sizes.