Biblical infanticide refers to instances in the Bible where the killing of infants or children is depicted or commanded. One notable example is found in the Old Testament, where the Book of Exodus describes the Pharaoh's decree to kill Hebrew male infants to control the population of the Israelites. This act was part of a broader narrative of oppression and survival. Another example is in the Book of Joshua, where the Israelites are commanded to destroy entire cities, including women and children, during their conquest of Canaan. These accounts raise complex ethical questions about violence and divine command in religious texts.