Haftarah VaYechi: David, Solomon, Joab the problem of getting the right kind of subordinates

Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz

Haftarah VaYechi: David, Solomon, Joab the problem of getting the right kind of subordinates

Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz

January 2, 2026 · 00:29:07

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David, who came to the throne in his 30s, was confident enough to surround himself with strong personalities who didn't always obey . Shlomo, a boy of 12, cannot afford to do so, though the alternative is to be surrounded by "yes-men"