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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: The Valley</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/t/the_valley.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/judges/6-33.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/v/valley.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > The Valley</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/t/the_validity_of_lament.htm" title="The Validity of Lament">◄</a> The Valley <a href="/topical/t/the_valley_and_the_plateau.htm" title="The Valley and the Plateau">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>In biblical literature, valleys often symbolize a range of spiritual and physical experiences, from places of refuge and fertility to settings of judgment and despair. Valleys are frequently mentioned throughout the Bible, serving as significant geographical and metaphorical elements in the narrative of God's people.<br><br><b>Geographical Significance</b><br><br>Valleys in the biblical context are typically low-lying areas between hills or mountains. They are often fertile and well-watered, making them suitable for agriculture and habitation. For example, the Valley of Jezreel is known for its agricultural richness and strategic importance (<a href="/judges/6-33.htm">Judges 6:33</a>). The Valley of Siddim, where the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah were located, is another notable valley, though it later became the Dead Sea (<a href="/genesis/14-3.htm">Genesis 14:3</a>).<br><br><b>Symbolism and Themes</b><br><br>1. <b>Fertility and Abundance</b>: Valleys are often associated with fertility and abundance. The Valley of Eschol, where the spies sent by Moses cut down a cluster of grapes so large that it had to be carried on a pole between two men, symbolizes the fruitfulness of the Promised Land (<a href="/numbers/13-23.htm">Numbers 13:23</a>).<br><br>2. <b>Judgment and Battle</b>: Valleys are also depicted as places of judgment and battle. The Valley of Jehoshaphat is prophesied as the site where God will judge the nations (<a href="/joel/3-2.htm">Joel 3:2</a>). The Valley of Elah is where David famously defeated Goliath, symbolizing God's deliverance and the triumph of faith over might (<a href="/1_samuel/17-2.htm">1 Samuel 17:2</a>).<br><br>3. <b>Despair and Death</b>: The "valley of the shadow of death" in <a href="/psalms/23-4.htm">Psalm 23:4</a> represents a place of deep darkness and danger, yet it is also where God's presence provides comfort and protection. The Valley of Dry Bones in <a href="/bsb/ezekiel/37.htm">Ezekiel 37</a> is a vision of death and desolation, yet it becomes a powerful symbol of resurrection and hope as God breathes life into the bones.<br><br>4. <b>Refuge and Restoration</b>: Valleys can also be places of refuge and restoration. The Valley of Achor, initially a place of trouble due to Achan's sin (<a href="/joshua/7-24.htm">Joshua 7:24-26</a>), is later promised to become "a door of hope" (<a href="/hosea/2-15.htm">Hosea 2:15</a>), illustrating God's redemptive power.<br><br><b>Key Biblical References</b><br><br>· <b><a href="/psalms/23-4.htm">Psalm 23:4</a> </b>: "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me."<br>· <b><a href="/ezekiel/37.htm">Ezekiel 37:1-2</a> </b>: "The hand of the LORD was upon me, and He brought me out by the Spirit of the LORD and set me in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones."<br>· <b><a href="/joel/3-2.htm">Joel 3:2</a> </b>: "I will gather all the nations and bring them down to the Valley of Jehoshaphat. There I will enter into judgment against them concerning My people, My inheritance, Israel, whom they scattered among the nations as they divided up My land."<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>Valleys in the Bible are rich in meaning, serving as settings for God's interaction with His people. They are places of both trial and triumph, illustrating the complexities of the human experience and the overarching narrative of God's sovereignty and grace.</div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/v/valley.htm">Valley</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/v/valley_gate.htm">Valley Gate</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/v/valley_of_achor.htm">Valley Of Achor</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/v/valley_of_berachah.htm">Valley Of Berachah</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/v/valley_of_decision.htm">Valley of Decision</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/v/valley_of_giants.htm">Valley of Giants</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/v/valley_of_jehoshaphat.htm">Valley Of Jehoshaphat</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/v/valley_of_keziz.htm">Valley of Keziz</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/v/valley_of_salt.htm">Valley Of Salt</a></p><p 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