Esther 3:3

Then the king's servants, which were in the king's gate, said unto Mordecai, Why transgressest thou the king's commandment?

Esther 3:2

And all the king's servants, that were in the king's gate, bowed, and reverenced Haman: for the king had so commanded concerning him. But Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence.

Exodus 1:17

But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men children alive.

Esther 2:19

And when the virgins were gathered together the second time, then Mordecai sat in the king's gate.

Matthew 15:2-3

Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread.

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Summary

Then the king's servants, which were in the king's gate, said unto Mordecai, Why transgressest thou the king's commandment?

Bible References

Why

Esther 3:2
And all the king's servants, that were in the king's gate, bowed, and reverenced Haman: for the king had so commanded concerning him. But Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence.
Exodus 1:17
But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men children alive.
Matthew 15:2
Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread.

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