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 {H4428} of Egypt {H4714} called {H7121} for the midwives {H3205}, and said {H559} unto them, Why {H4069} have ye done {H6213} this thing {H1697}, and have saved {H2421} the men children {H3206} alive {H2421}?
The king of Egypt summoned the midwives and demanded of them, "Why have you done this and let the boys live?"
So the king of Egypt summoned the midwives and asked them, “Why have you done this? Why have you let the boys live?”
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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Ecclesiastes 8:4
Where the word of a king [is, there is] power: and who may say unto him, What doest thou? -
2 Samuel 13:28
Now Absalom had commanded his servants, saying, Mark ye now when Amnon's heart is merry with wine, and when I say unto you, Smite Amnon; then kill him, fear not: have not I commanded you? be courageous, and be valiant.