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?

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Other Translations for Exodus 1:18

BSB
So the king of Egypt summoned the midwives and asked them, "Why have you done this? Why have you let the boys live?"
AKJV
And the king of Egypt called for the midwives, and said to them, Why have you done this thing, and have saved the men children alive?
CPDV
And summoning them, the king said, "What did you intend to do, so that you would save the boys?"
ERV
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?
NHEB
The king of Egypt called for the midwives, and said to them, "Why have you done this thing, and have saved the boys alive?"
SMT
And the king of Egypt will call to the midwives, and will say to them, Wherefore did ye this word, and ye will preserve alive the boys?

Commentary for Exodus 1:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Exodus 1:18
Summary
Pharaoh questions midwives about disobedience
Place
Egypt
Event
Pharaoh confronts disobedient midwives
Estimated Time Period
c. 1300 BC
Category
Narrative