Exodus 1:18

God's Word

So the king of Egypt called for the midwives. He asked them, “Why have you done this? Why have you let the boys live?”

Cross References

2 Samuel 13:28

Then Absalom gave an order to his servants. “Watch now,” he said. “When Amnon begins to feel good from drinking ⌞too much⌟ wine, I’ll tell you, ‘Attack Amnon.’ Then kill him. Don’t be afraid. I’ve given you the order, haven’t I? Be strong and courageous.”

Exodus 1:17

However, the midwives feared God and didn’t obey the king of Egypt’s orders. They let the boys live.

Exodus 1:19

The midwives answered Pharaoh, “Hebrew women are not like Egyptian women. They are so healthy that they have their babies before a midwife arrives.”

Ecclesiastes 8:4

Since a king’s word has such power, no one can ask him what he is doing.