Psalms 23:4

PSALM—NOTE ON Psalms 23:4 shadow of death. In a valley in the desert of Judah one can encounter deep shadows. One cannot know what bandits or wild animals are lurking in those shadows. These desert valleys are often dry streambeds (wadis), so there can also be flash floods. But even in such times of suspense and danger, the faithful can know that God is with them, and thus they need not fear.