And the king was exceeding sorry; but for the sake of his oaths, and of them that sat at meat, he would not reject her.
And the king was grieved; but for the sake of his oaths, and of them that sat at meat with him, he commanded it to be given;
Then the king, when he heard these words, was sore displeased, and set his heart on Daniel to deliver him; and he labored till the going down of the sun to rescue him.
And she came in straightway with haste unto the king, and asked, saying, I will that thou forthwith give me on a platter the head of John the Baptist.
And straightway the king sent forth a soldier of his guard, and commanded to bring his head: and he went and beheaded him in the prison,
And the king said unto Joab, Behold now, I have done this thing: go therefore, bring the young man Absalom back.