Exodus 1:18

New International Reader's Version

Then the king of Egypt sent for the women. He asked them, “Why have you done this? Why have you let the boys live?”

Cross References

2 Samuel 13:28

Absalom ordered his men, “Listen! When Amnon has had too much wine to drink, I’ll say to you, ‘Strike Amnon down.’ When I do, kill him. Don’t be afraid. I’ve given you an order, haven’t I? Be strong and brave.”

Exodus 1:17

But Shiphrah and Puah had respect for God. They didn’t do what the king of Egypt had told them to do. They let the boys live.

Exodus 1:19

The women answered Pharaoh, “Hebrew women are not like the women of Egypt. They are strong. They have their babies before we get there.”

Ecclesiastes 8:4

The king has the final word. So who can ask him, “What are you doing?”