Matthew 14:9

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

And the king was distressed and sorry, but because of his oaths and his guests, he ordered it to be given her;

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 5:2

Be not rash with your mouth, and let not your heart be hasty to utter a word before God. For God is in heaven, and you are on earth; therefore let your words be few.

Jeremiah 44:25

Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: You and your wives have both declared with your mouths and fulfilled it with your hands, saying, We will surely perform our vows that we have vowed to burn incense to the queen of heaven and to pour out drink offerings to her. [Surely] then confirm your vows and [surely] perform your vows! [If you will defy all My warnings to you, then, by all means, go ahead!]

Matthew 14:1

AT THAT time Herod the governor heard the reports about Jesus,

Matthew 14:10

He sent and had John beheaded in the prison.

Matthew 14:5

Although he wished to have him put to death, he was afraid of the people, for they regarded John as a prophet.

Matthew 14:8

And she, being put forward and prompted by her mother, said, Give me the head of John the Baptist right here on a platter.

Mark 6:14

King Herod heard of it, for [Jesus'] name had become well known. He and they [of his court] said, John the Baptist has been raised from the dead; that is why these mighty powers [of performing miracles] are at work in Him.

Mark 6:20

For Herod had [a reverential] fear of John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and [continually] kept him safe [under guard]. When he heard [John speak], he was much perplexed; and [yet] he heard him gladly.

Mark 6:26

And the king was deeply pained and grieved and exceedingly sorry, but because of his oaths and his guests, he did not want to slight her [by breaking faith with her].

Luke 13:32

And He said to them, Go and tell that fox [sly and crafty, skulking and cowardly], Behold, I drive out demons and perform healings today and tomorrow, and on the third day I finish (complete) My course.

Judges 11:39

At the end of two months she returned to her father, who did with her according to his vow which he had vowed. She never mated with a man. This became a custom in Israel–

Judges 21:1

NOW THE men of Israel had sworn at Mizpah, None of us shall give his daughter in marriage to Benjamin.

1 Samuel 14:24

But the men of Israel were distressed that day, for Saul had caused them to take an oath, saying, Cursed be the man who eats any food before evening and until I have taken vengeance on my enemies. So none of the men tasted any food.

1 Samuel 14:28

Then one of the men told him, Your father strictly charged the men with an oath, saying, Cursed be the man who eats any food today. And the people were exhausted and faint.

1 Samuel 25:22

May God do so, and more also, to David if I leave of all who belong to him one male alive by morning.

1 Samuel 28:10

And Saul swore to her by the Lord, saying, As the Lord lives, there shall no punishment come to you for this.