TSK · 1 Chronicles 21:4

But the midwives feared God and did not do what the king of Egypt had told them; they let the boys live.

But the king’s edict stood, despite the objections of Joab and the leaders of the army. So Joab and the leaders of the army left the king’s presence in order to muster the Israelite army.

But if he does not, let it be known to you, O king, that we don’t serve your gods, and we will not pay homage to the golden statue that you have erected.”