Haftarah VaYechi: David, Solomon, Joab the problem of getting the right kind of subordinates
Haftarah VaYechi: David, Solomon, Joab the problem of getting the right kind of subordinates  
Podcast: Jewish History with Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz
Published On: Fri Jan 02 2026
Description: 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"