Exodus 1:18-21

Contemporary English Version

¹⁸ The king called them in again and asked, “Why are you letting those baby boys live?”

¹⁹ They answered, “Hebrew women have their babies much quicker than Egyptian women. By the time we arrive, their babies are already born.” ^20-21 God was good to the two women because they truly respected him, and he blessed them with children of their own.

The Hebrews kept increasing