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in the times of David and Shlomo. How?

In the days of David and Shlomo, the people did not have to contend with
the yetzer hara of idolatry, as in the days of Yoshiyahu. This is what made
his Pesach celebration more praiseworthy.

Despite Yoshiyahu’s best efforts, there were those who hid idols in their
homes. How can we say his Pesach celebration was superior, under such
circumstances?
Notwithstanding the remnant of idolatry, the nation was united. This was
the force that earned them superiority. Although the people might have
sin on their hands, their unity binds them against peril. Yoshiyahu brought
the nation together after Sancheirev made off with a large portion of the
Ten Tribes. He encouraged them to celebrate Pesach appropriately.

Achav was wicked but succeeded in battle due to the unity that reigned 10
among his people.
Pharaoh had the audacity to go to sleep on the night of Pesach, when his
nation was dying out, even though he himself was in danger of his life.
He assumed that there would be some Jews who wished to remain behind,
as in the plague of darkness. They would be put to death. This would spoil
their unity and preclude the Exodus. He was proven wrong as Bnei
Yisrael, despite their low spiritual level, maintained their unity. This
earned them the merit of salvation.

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