Yahweh, My Shepherd and My King : Xlibris Us : 9781664154803 : 1664154809 : 22 Apr 2021 : Have you ever wondered why David chose to portray the Lord as his shepherd in Psalm 23? Is that all he is portraying Him as in the Psalm? What exactly does David mean by "I shall not want"? What is "the valley of the shadow of death"? If you crave an in-depth analysis of the deeper meaning of these expressions and wish to savor the poetic beauty of Psalm 23, this book is a must-read for you. King David is one of the most fascinating figures in the Holy Bible and He was an exceptional poet, musician, and songwriter. In Psalm 23, he captures the beauty of nature and combines it with his unshakable faith based on his relational experiences with Yahweh. From the historical context when David wrote the psalm, David was a lost sheep-on the run from king Saul, became a nomad going from town to town to survive. He was a black sheep-his was overlooked by his own father, and his brothers were angry with him