1 Kings 2:9
Now therefore hold him not guiltless: for thou art a wise man, and knowest what thou oughtest to do unto him; but his hoar head bring thou down to the grave with blood.
Context
This verse from 1 Kings Chapter 2 connects to 9 cross-references. David's deathbed instructions to Solomon include keeping the law of Moses, dealing with Joab for his murders, repaying Barzillai's sons, and eliminating Shimei. David dies after forty years of reign. Solomon consolidates power: Adonijah is executed for requesting Abishag; Abiathar …
Other Translations
Now therefore hold him not guiltless, for thou art a wise man; and thou wilt know what thou oughtest to do unto him, and thou shalt bring his hoar head down to Sheol with blood.
and now, acquit him not, for a wise man thou <FI>art<Fi> , and thou hast known that which thou dost to him, and hast brought down his old age with blood to Sheol.'
But do not let him be free from punishment, for you are a wise man; and it will be clear to you what you have to do with him; see that his white head goes down to the underworld in blood.
Cross References
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Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people.
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Do therefore according to thy wisdom, and let not his hoar head go down to the grave in peace.
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I am afraid of all my sorrows, I know that thou wilt not hold me innocent.