The shepherd's rod was not for the sheep — it was for predators. The staff was for guiding and steadying the sheep on narrow paths. David walks through the valley of the shadow of death and takes comfort not in the absence of danger, but in the presence of the shepherd's tools. God is equipped for what lies ahead of you.

Foot, step, journey. Regel. The priest placed blood on the ear to hear God, the thumb to serve God, the foot to walk with God. The whole person consecrated — from hearing to doing to going.

as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)

Shiloh, an epithet of the Messiah

obedience

People, nation, folk. Am. You are My people and I am your God. This mutual belonging is the heart of the covenant.