# king of Egypt

The king of Egypt is called Pharaoh.

# midwives

These were women who helped a woman give birth to a baby.

# Shiphrah ... Puah

These are Hebrew women's names. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])

# on the birthstool

Women sat on this short stool as they gave birth. Therefore, it is associated with birth. AT: "as they give birth" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])