The Shade of the Fig Tree: A Living Symbol of Peace, Wisdom, and Home
Under the Vine and Fig Tree: The Dream of Peace and Safety The phrase ‘to sit under one’s vine and fig tree’ is one of the most cherished expressions in the Hebrew Bible. It paints a vivid picture of peace and contentment, of families resting together after a long day, of people living without fear. In the First Book of Kings (4:25), this vision comes to life: ‘Judah and Israel dwelt safely, every man under his vine and under his fig tree, from Dan to Beersheba, all the days of Solomon.’ The meaning is simple yet profound—true prosperity is not...
