Exodus 1:18
And the king of Egypt called for the midwives, and said unto them, Why have ye done this thing, and have saved the men children alive?
Context
This verse from Exodus Chapter 1 connects to 2 cross-references. A new Pharaoh who does not remember Joseph oppresses the rapidly multiplying Israelites with forced labor, making them build the store cities of Pithom and Raamses. Pharaoh orders the Hebrew midwives Shiphrah and Puah to kill male newborns; they fear …
Other Translations
And the king of Egypt called for the midwives, and said unto them, Why have ye done this thing, and have saved the men-children alive?
and the king of Egypt calleth for the midwives, and saith to them, `Wherefore have ye done this thing, and keep the lads alive?'
And the king of Egypt sent for the women, and said to them, Why have you done this, and let the male children go on living?