wahat does the refer to?
2006-06-16 14:21:18 · 11 answers · asked by girl_in_vernon 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Found in Psalm 23:4 written by King David, this quote I believe is referring to the hard times that David has gone through in the past and will go through in the future. David definitely had a traumatic life, with lots of turmoil not only within his own family but also with his own nation and with other surrounding nations. The "valley" can refer to the literal geographical places he's been in while fighting wars and running from enemies. It could also refer to his "low" places emotionally and spiritually. I can imagine the circumstances David lived through were very draining in every aspect. But no matter where he was or what he was going through, David knew that God was "with [him]" and that God's "rod and staff they comfort [him]" (Psalm 23:4, KJV).
God's children nowadays can draw comfort from Psalm 23, also called the Shepherd's Psalm, because it shows that no matter what situations we face, God promises to be there protecting, providing, nurturing.
2006-06-16 14:40:23 · answer #1 · answered by izbit99 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The valley of the shadow of death refers to the Great Rift valley of the Dead Sea. Here David as a boy watched flocks of sheep and the cliffs and caverns there were referred to as the shadows of death because it was so hazzardous. When David prayed he prayed Yea as I walk through the valleys of the shadow of death I shall fear no evil for though art with me, thus referring to God's devine intervention.
2006-06-16 21:28:59 · answer #2 · answered by goodbye 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Valley of the shadow of death is in reference to this earth. This world and everything in it will some day die. The shadow of death is the certainty of it. fearing no evil is not that bad things won't happen to you but that you will be redeemed at the end.
2006-06-16 21:30:46 · answer #3 · answered by bond_adambond 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I mainly means hard times, but as i have found out through study is that there are always many links throughout the bible. "Even though I walk through the vally of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me." Psalms 23:4
2006-06-16 21:28:01 · answer #4 · answered by Nursen' 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Debra B might be right literally,
but symbolically, when you pray that line, it means that you might be in a very deep hole in your life and things are looking bleak and it seems your enemies are attacking...and through all these things you know the Lord is with you and you will get out of your situation victorious.
I always recite Psalm 27 when I find myself in a battle that I seem I'm losing, but through God, I have always pulled through.
2006-06-16 21:33:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The valley of the shadow of death is when you know death is imminent and either you, or someone you love dearly is going to die. In this Psalms, he is saying that even in times like these, God is with us.
2006-06-16 21:27:09 · answer #6 · answered by ginaforu5448 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think, if I remember correctly, my mother used to say that, I will fear no evil for thou art with me. A valley would be low and death would be scary for some people so, if they believe in god when they are down, he will prevent them from being afraid if they believe. I guess that kind of sucks if you don't believe, dosen't it?
2006-06-16 21:26:24 · answer #7 · answered by peppermint_paddy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chuck E Cheese...
Just kidding, it is individual, wherever you are afraid of enemies or back things happening.
2006-06-16 21:26:30 · answer #8 · answered by kerfos1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is an allegory use in the book Pilgrims progress i suggest that you read it
2006-06-16 21:48:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
phoenix, az
2006-06-16 21:26:09 · answer #10 · answered by Lying !#*&%^ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋