Exodus 1:18

When the king of Egypt called for the midwives, he asked them, "Why have you done this and allowed the boys to live?"

2 Samuel 13:28

Then Absalom instructed his young men, "Please keep watching Amnon until he's drunk. Then I'll tell you, "Attack Amnon!' As soon as I do, kill him and don't be afraid! You have your orders, so be strong and brave!"

Ecclesiastes 8:4

Since a king's command is powerful, who is able to challenge him, asking, "What are you doing?"

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Summary

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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2 Samuel 13:28
Then Absalom instructed his young men, "Please keep watching Amnon until he's drunk. Then I'll tell you, "Attack Amnon!' As soon as I do, kill him and don't be afraid! You have your orders, so be strong and brave!"
Ecclesiastes 8:4
Since a king's command is powerful, who is able to challenge him, asking, "What are you doing?"

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