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7. Where Is Today’s David HaMelech?
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- Apr 15, 2026
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Summary
There’s a question that refuses to go away: If David HaMelech were here today… would we recognize him? In this shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David go back to the roots of leadership in Torah—what Moshe Rabbeinu was searching for, what Yitro advised, and why it took generations until someone finally embodied it fully. Through the stories of Boaz, Ruth, and ultimately David HaMelech, we uncover the rare combination the Jewish people actually need: אנשי חיל — strength, courage, action יראי אלוקים — humility, awe, living with Hashem And then we ask the uncomfortable question: What happens when you have one… without the other? From Shaul HaMelech to Yerovam ben Nevat, from ancient kings to modern leadership, we begin to see a pattern—and the cost of getting it wrong. CHAPTERS 00:00 Opening and Sponsorship 01:30 Yitro’s Counsel: Leaders Anshei Chayil vs Yirei Elokim 03:59 Studying David HaMelech in His Backyard 06:08 Chayil Theme in Boaz, Ruth, and David 08:51 David as Model Leader: Chayil + Yirah 14:39 Faithful War Tactics and Final Reflections 22:29 Modern Leaders vs Biblical Yirah Standards 24:16 David HaMelech as the Stopping Point 25:57 Eli’s Strategy: Start from the Bottom 27:20 David’s Success in Every War 29:14 Benayahu Ben Yehoyada’s Warrior Legacy 32:42 Yerovam’s Rise and Warning 34:54 Yerovam’s Tragic Downfall 39:00 Upcoming Yom HaZikaron Logistics ---------- For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t