This infuriated Herodias, and she held a bitter grudge against him and wanted John executed.
For Herod had earlier arrested John for confronting him for taking the wife of his brother Philip. He had John thrown in prison and placed in chains
During Herod’s birthday celebration, the daughter of Herodias danced before Herod and all his distinguished guests, which greatly pleased the king.
Israel, you have seen so much, but you don’t get it! You have been taught so much, but what did you really hear?