The familiar pastoral imagery of Psalm 23 masks a startling voice: not David's, nor metaphorical Israel's, but that of a Temple sacrificial lamb expressing Levitical yearnings for divine communion. Close analysis of Hebrew terminology reveals that phrases like *ne'ot* (grassy meadow), *me menuhot* (still waters), and *ma'aglei tzedek* (perfect circles) embed specific Temple references and ritual practices. Through textual analysis, comparative biblical scholarship, and historical contextualization of Second Temple period practices, this reinterpretation identifies a pattern of Levitical desire for permanent sanctuary dwelling that echoes throughout the Psalter. The interpretation aligns with biblical precedents of holy dwelling, including Joshua's residence in Moses' tent and Samuel's temple habitation, while illuminating tensions between priestly and Levitical spiritual approaches during the Second Temple period. By recognizing how Levitical psalmists employed animal voices to articulate their aspirations for direct, sensual communion with the divine, this reading challenges traditional interpretations and opens new windows into ancient Jewish religious dynamics.