33 Now, The Priest of Priests brought soldiers
with him sent by The King and many Priests. He entered the house saying
"The time of this foolishness is ended. This child must learn her
place. You will have no house in the country, you will come
to the temple, and this holy child will be raised with our guidance and
wisdom. No woman dictates to the temple. You will learn your place. "
34 The woman rose. "I know my place," she announced. "It is to obey my
husband and make his home. I know that I am his servant and, his
charge, and must obey him in all things.
35 It is not I, Priest, who does not know my place, it is you! You
forget whose child this is, and whose instructions I obey concerning
his upbringing. Now if you think you are greater than your God , order
someone to lay hands on me, or to touch that egg, and you will find out
who rules me! "
36 "I am The Voice of Our God ," screamed The Priest of Priests, "You,"
he commanded another Priest, "seize her! Throw her in the ox cart. You!
Bring that ..."
37 Suddenly The Priest staggered, put his hand to his chest, and fell
over. The other Priests rushed to him, and found him dead.
38 "Now do any of you doubt my word?" pleaded the woman. "Do any of you
question whose protection I am under? I do not speak for myself. I
speak for our God. I am but a woman. With this child He is like my
husband...my Lord and Master. What I say is His bidding, not
mine, and if you deny His bidding, I do not bring you the sorrow. Do
you understand me?"
39 "We understand you," agreed one of the Priests, "we will withdraw.
That which our God commands will be done. We beg your forgiveness,