Cross References

Mark 6:26

Good News Translation

This made the king very sad, but he could not refuse her because of the vows he had made in front of all his guests.

See the chapter Copy

Later on the king said to Joab, “I have decided to do what you want. Go and get the young man Absalom and bring him back here.”

When the king heard this, he was upset and did his best to find some way to rescue Daniel. He kept trying until sunset.

The king was sad, but because of the promise he had made in front of all his guests he gave orders that her wish be granted.

The girl hurried back at once to the king and demanded, “I want you to give me here and now the head of John the Baptist on a plate!”

So he sent off a guard at once with orders to bring John's head. The guard left, went to the prison, and cut John's head off;