Matthew 14:9

New American Standard Bible 2020

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

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 5:2

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

Jeremiah 44:25

This is what the Lord of armies, the God of Israel says: ‘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 sacrifices to the queen of heaven and pour out drink offerings to her.” By all means fulfill your vows, and be sure to perform your vows!’

Matthew 14:1

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

Matthew 14:10

He sent word and had John beheaded in the prison.

Matthew 14:5

Although Herod wanted to put him to death, he feared the crowd, because they regarded John as a prophet.

Matthew 14:8

And after being prompted by her mother, she *said, “Give me the head of John the Baptist here on a platter.”

Mark 6:14

And King Herod heard about 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 had been protecting him. And when he heard him, he was very perplexed; and yet he used to enjoy listening to him.

Mark 6:26

And although the king was very sorry, because of his oaths and his dinner guests, he was unwilling to refuse her.

Luke 13:32

And He said to them, “Go and tell that fox, ‘Behold, I am casting out demons and performing healings today and tomorrow, and on the third day I reach My goal.’

Judges 11:39

And at the end of two months she returned to her father, who did to her what he had vowed; and she had no relations with a man. And 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 in marriage.”

1 Samuel 14:24

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

1 Samuel 14:28

Then one of the people responded and said, “Your father strictly put the people under 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 so, if by morning I leave alive as much as one male of any who belong to him.”

1 Samuel 28:10

So Saul swore an oath to her by the Lord, saying, “As the Lord lives, no punishment shall come upon you for this thing.”