After putting forth some resistance, the governor proves reluctant to carry his load of responsibility and gives in to pressure.
فَقَدْ غَسَلَ يَدَيْهِ وَقَالَ :‏ « أَنَا بَرِيءٌ مِنْ دَمِ هٰذَا ٱلرَّجُلِ » .‏