Matthew 14:9

Legacy Standard Bible

And although he was grieved, the king commanded it to be given because of his oaths, and because of his dinner guests.

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 5:2

Do not be hasty with your mouth or impulsive in your heart to bring up a matter in the presence of God. For God is in heaven but you are on the earth; therefore let your words be few.

Jeremiah 44:25

thus says Yahweh of hosts, the God of Israel, saying: ‘As for you and your wives, you have spoken with your mouths and fulfilled it with your hands, saying, “We will certainly perform our vows that we have vowed, to burn incense to the queen of heaven and pour out drink offerings to her.” Go ahead and establish your vows, and certainly perform your vows!’

Matthew 14:1

At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the news about Jesus,

Matthew 14:10

And he sent and had John beheaded in the prison.

Matthew 14:5

And although Herod wanted to put him to death, he feared the crowd, because they were regarding John as a prophet.

Matthew 14:8

Now having been prompted by her mother, she *said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.”

Mark 6:14

And King Herod heard it, for His name had become well known; and people were saying, “John the Baptist has risen from the dead, and that is why these miraculous powers are at work in Him.”

Mark 6:20

for Herod was afraid of John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he was keeping him safe. And when he heard him, he was very perplexed; but he used to enjoy listening to him.

Mark 6:26

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.

Luke 13:32

And He said to them, “Go and tell that fox, ‘Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and on the third day I finish.’

Judges 11:39

And it happened at the end of two months that she returned to her father, and he did to her according to the vow which he had made; and she did not know a man. Thus it became a custom in Israel,

Judges 21:1

Now the men of Israel had sworn in Mizpah, saying, “None of us shall give his daughter to Benjamin as a wife.”

1 Samuel 14:24

Now the men of Israel were hard-pressed on that day. And Saul had put the people under oath, saying, “Cursed be the man who eats food before evening and until I have avenged myself on my enemies.” So none of the people tasted food.

1 Samuel 14:28

Then one of the people answered and said, “Your father strictly put the people under a sworn oath, saying, ‘Cursed be the man who eats food today.’ ” And the people were weary.

1 Samuel 25:22

May God do so to the enemies of David, and more also, if by morning I leave as much as one male of any who belong to him.”

1 Samuel 28:10

Then Saul swore to her by Yahweh, saying, “As Yahweh lives, no punishment shall come upon you for this thing.”