Do therefore according to thy wisdom, and let not his hoar head go down to the grave in peace.
So use your wisdom to decide what to do, and don't let that gray-haired old man die peacefully.
David is telling Solomon to use his judgment to deal with Joab, making it clear that this enemy shouldn't be allowed to live out his days in peace.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of 1 Kings, this verse comes from King David's final instructions to his son Solomon as David nears death and the kingdom transitions to a new leader. David is specifically advising Solomon to handle Joab, a former military commander who had committed murders, by ensuring he faces consequences rather than dying peacefully. This reflects the ancient Israelite culture of upholding justice and loyalty, even in the midst of political succession around 970 BC.
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