Which in the bible is evident:

Hou David in his testament, 3860

Whan he no lengere myhte live,[1314]

Unto his Sone in charge hath yive

That he Joab schal slen algate;

And whan David was gon his gate,

The yonge wise Salomon

His fader heste dede anon,

P. iii. 222

And slouh Joab in such a wise,