And although the king was very sorry, yet because of his oaths and because of his dinner guests, he did not want to refuse her.
Then the king said to Joab, “Behold now, I have done this thing; go therefore, bring back the young man Absalom.”
Then, as soon as the king heard this word, he was greatly distressed within himself and set his mind on saving Daniel; and even until sunset he kept exerting himself to deliver him.
And although he was grieved, the king commanded it to be given because of his oaths, and because of his dinner guests.
And immediately she came in a hurry to the king and asked, saying, “I want you to give me at once the head of John the Baptist on a platter.”
And immediately the king sent an executioner and commanded him to bring back his head. And he went and beheaded him in the prison,