concludes that the psalmist was a king who in his trouble was confident in Yahweh’s ability to deliver him. Jack R. Lundbom (“Psalm 23: Song of Passage,” Int 40 [1986]: 6–16) suggests that the psalm is set in the wilderness at the time of David’s flight from Absalom. The psalm expresses confidence in God’s goodness—in this life and in the life to come. The personal way in which the psalmist speaks of God, the imagery of God’s soothing guidance, and the ensuing confidence in God have all been factors
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