#291 | Melakhim Aleph ch.2 - Solomon's Enemies

<p>David instructs Solomon to ensure that both Yoav and also Shimi Ben Gera die a bloody death. </p><p>Is David casting his unfinished business on Solomon? </p><p>We contend that David is in fact warning a young an untested Solomon that enemies are waiting, plotting his downfall after King David's death. He instructs him to "be strong and be a man" or else, he will soon find the throne taken from him.</p>