Hold him not guiltless - that is, “Do not treat him as an innocent man. Punish him as you in your wisdom deem best. Not capitally at once, b…

Now therefore hold him not guiltless
Do not look upon him as an innocent person; and if he commits an offence agains…

These dying counsels concerning Joab and Shimei did not stem from personal anger, but were for the security of Solomon's throne. Joab had committed…