Lessons on Ethical Leadership from King David

The Ethical Failures of King David

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King David’s Point of Ethical Failure

It is difficult to pinpoint what caused King David to lose his moral compass and have an affair with Bathsheba. But looking at the biblical storyline closely, you will see that David’s moral slip started when he pondered calling for Bathsheba. David was instantly fascinated by Bathsheba when he observed her taking a bath on the roof or, as Badaracco expressed it, a “defining moment that demonstrates a person’s fundamental values and life responsibilities.” He had reached his personal breaking point just then. Finally, sending servants to bring her to him, which forbids adultery, by doing this.

David’s behaviors were not only immoral but also an outrageous misuse of his monarchical authority (Ludwig & Longenecker, 1993). Understanding that she was married to Uriah the…