Verse 18

So the king of Egypt summoned the midwives and asked them, "Why have you done this and allowed the boys to live?"

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Referenced Verses

  • 2 Sam 13:28 : 28 Absalom ordered his servants, saying, 'Watch when Amnon’s heart is cheerful from drinking wine, and when I say to you, "Strike Amnon down," then kill him. Don’t be afraid. Haven’t I ordered you? Be strong and courageous.’
  • Eccl 8:4 : 4 Since the king’s word has authority, who can question him, saying, 'What are you doing?'