in reality or imagination—with the model king, David, who is particularly known for his shepherd experiences.3 That David, who understood himself to be the shepherd of Israel and who was acknowledged by the people as such, should speak of Yahweh as “my shepherd” (23:1) is a way of acknowledging that Yahweh is indeed the power behind the throne of David (and all the kings of Israel and Judah), and that in reality Yahweh is the true king of Israel. This theme finds its way throughout the remote corners