Exo 1:17 | MHM | STEP | v. 17 : The midwives refused to obey Pharaoh because they feared God. They chose to save the baby boys instead (v. 17 ). When the king’s command goes against God’s law, we must obey God rather than people (Acts 4:19; 5:29 ). The fear of God helped the midwives be brave and do what was right.

‏ Exodus 1:17

v. 17: The midwives refused to obey Pharaoh because they feared God. They chose to save the baby boys instead (v. 17 ^a). When the king’s command goes against God’s law, we must obey God rather than people (Acts 4:19; 5:29 ^b). The fear of God helped the midwives be brave and do what was right.