Perspective on the "valley of the shadow of death"

This time, Lets look at David. I wonder what the "valley of the shadow of death" really meant to him? We can recite the verses of Psalm 23 in the calm and security of our living room but chances are the valley he was referring to was his experiences in the Valley of Rephaim. The Philistines (Deuteronomy 3:11 ff talk about a people of giant stature) came to raid the Valley, it was also the place of the Cave of Adullam where David and him men hid from King Saul.

Here are some references to give context::

2 Samuel 5:18; 2 Samuel 5:22; 2 Samuel 23:13; 1 Chronicles 11:15; 1 Chronicles 14:9

Giants came to kill them in a valley. David must have felt nervous to say the least, he had to keep calm and steady himself in a tight situation like this one. But he did not fear evil, he may have drawn strength on the previous victories in the Valley of Elah where he killed Goliath. Each battle won gives us hope and confidence for the next.