Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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?

Bible References

Why have

2 Samuel 13:28
Now Absalom had given orders to his servants, saying, Now take note when Amnon's heart is glad with wine; and when I say to you, Make an attack on Amnon, then put him to death without fear: have I not given you orders? be strong and without fear.
Ecclesiastes 8:4
The word of a king has authority; and who may say to him, What is this you are doing?

Basic English, produced by Mr C. K. Ogden of the Orthological Institute - public domain