Herodias Calls for John's Head
Matthew 14:5-8
5 Although Herod wanted to put John the Baptist to death, he feared the people, because they held him to be a prophet.
6/7 But when Herod's birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced before the company and pleased Herod, so that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she might ask.
8 Prompted by her mother, the girl said, “Give me the head of John the Baptist here on a platter.”
5 Although Herod wanted to put John the Baptist to death, he feared the people, because they held him to be a prophet.
6/7 But when Herod's birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced before the company and pleased Herod, so that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she might ask.
8 Prompted by her mother, the girl said, “Give me the head of John the Baptist here on a platter.”