ESV Reformation Study Bible – Ps 84:6
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Ps 84:6

84:6 Valley of Baca. The name of a valley otherwise unknown. There is a similar sounding Hebrew verb meaning “to weep.” Others identify the noun as a certain kind of tree that flourishes in dry places, like the balsam or aspen. The context indicates that the valley is arid but transformed by the presence of the joyful pilgrims.