Mark 6:26

The Passion Translation

Deeply grieved, the king regretted his promise to her, but since he had made his vow in front of all his honored guests, he couldn’t deny her request.

Cross References

Daniel 6:14

When King Darius heard this, he was deeply grieved and sought to find a way he could rescue Daniel from his fate. For most of that day until sundown, he wrestled within himself over how Daniel could be spared.

Matthew 14:9

This grieved the king, but because of his oath in front of all of his guests,

Mark 6:25

So she hurried back to the king and made her request: “I want you to bring me the head of John the Baptizer on a platter—and I want it right now!”

Mark 6:27

So without delay the king ordered an executioner to bring John’s head, and he went and beheaded John in prison.