Who was known as the Lion of Judah?
The Lion of Judah is the symbol of the Jewish tribe of Judah. According to the Torah, the tribe consists of the descendants of Judah, the fourth son of Jacob. The association between Judah and the lion, most likely the Asiatic lion, can first be found in the blessing given by Jacob to Judah in the Book of Genesis. The Lion of Judah is also mentioned in the Book of Revelation, as a term representing Jesus, according to Christian tradition. The lion of Judah was also one of the titles of the Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie and was depicted on the flag of Ethiopia from 1897-1974. Due to its association with Selassie, it continues to be an important symbol among members of the Rastafari movement.
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Linda Byars
Gaddaffi had nothing to do with Iraq.He was the tyrant in Libya that Reagan dealt with
Hermanus
Sorry man. Know the feeling...
Hermanus
Gaddafi hated the Jews, so no. He also was the leader of Libia, certainly not Iraq! Mandela and Amin who left basicly the same legacy has no biblical connection. But a ethiopian made the most sence since all over the bible there is mentions of Kush (Ethiopia). That is probably one of the reasons why ethiopians looks different than other african people?
Hermanus
Gaddafi hated the Jews, so no. He also was the leader of Libia, certainly not Iraq! Mandela and Amin who left basicly the same legacy has no biblical connection. But a ethiopian made the most sence since all over the bible there is mentions of Kush (Ethiopia). That is probably one of the reasons why ethiopians looks different than other african people?
Empara Samuda
Being from Jamaica WI. And knowing of the Rastafarian movement.
Mitchell Marder
Dam I went to touch correct answer and touched screen by mistake. I use my iPhone sucks big time!
Patti Stirn
Gaddaffi was leader in Iraq, Mandela and Amin in African nations. Selassie was the only choice.