And although the kingwas very sorry,[yet] becauseof his oathsand because of his dinner guests,he was unwillingto refuseher.
Then the kingsaidto Joab,"Beholdnow,I will surely dothisthing;gotherefore, bringbackthe youngmanAbsalom."
Then,as soonas the kingheardthis statement,he was deeplydistressedand set[his] mindon deliveringDaniel;and even untilsunsethe kept exertinghimself to rescuehim.
Although he was grieved,the kingcommanded[it] to be givenbecauseof his oaths,and because of his dinner guests.
Immediatelyshe camein a hurryto the kingand asked,saying,"I wantyou to giveme at oncethe headof Johnthe Baptiston a platter."
Immediatelythe kingsentan executionerand commanded[him] to bring[back] his head.And he wentand had him beheadedin the prison,
