Exodus 1:18

Modern English Version

The king of Egypt called for the midwives and said to them, “Why have you done this thing and preserved the male children’s lives?”

Cross References

2 Samuel 13:28

Now, Absalom had commanded his servant, “Look for Amnon to become carefree on account of the wine. Then I will say to you, ‘Strike Amnon, and kill him.’ Do not be afraid, for am not I myself commanding you? Be strong and brave.”

Exodus 1:17

However, the midwives feared God, and did not do as the king of Egypt commanded them, but kept the male children alive.

Exodus 1:19

The midwives said to Pharaoh, “Because the Hebrew women are not like the Egyptian women, for they are vigorous and give birth before the midwives come to them.”

Ecclesiastes 8:4

For the word of the king is powerful, and who can say to him, “What are you doing?”