Matthew 14:9

The Passion Translation

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

Cross References

Jeremiah 44:25

Yahweh, God of Israel, Commander of Angel Armies, says to you, ‘Both you and your wives have said that you will fulfill the vows you made to give offerings to the Queen of Heaven and pour out drink offerings to her. You have said it, and you have done it. Very well, by all means, keep your promise and fulfill the vows you made!’

Matthew 14:1

At that time Herod, the Roman ruler over Galilee, heard reports about Jesus.

Matthew 14:10

he had John beheaded in prison.

Matthew 14:5

So Herod wanted John dead, but he was afraid of the crowds who flocked to John because they considered him to be a prophet.

Matthew 14:8

Because she had been instructed by her mother, she said, “I want the head of John the Baptizer here on a platter!”

Mark 6:14

King Herod soon heard about Jesus, for the name of Jesus was on everyone’s lips. Some were even saying about him, “John the Baptizer has been raised from the dead, and that’s why miraculous powers flow from him!”

Mark 6:20

But Herod both feared and stood in awe of John and kept him safely in custody, because he was convinced that he was a righteous and holy man. Every time Herod heard John speak, it disturbed his soul, but he was drawn to him and was intrigued by his words.

Mark 6:26

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.

Luke 13:32

Jesus told them, “Go and tell that deceiver that I will continue to cast out demons and heal the sick today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will bring my work to perfection.

Judges 11:39

After two months, she returned to her father, and Jephthah fulfilled his vow to Yahweh. His daughter died still a virgin. (This was the origin of the custom in Israel

Judges 21:1

The men of Israel had bound themselves by an oath at Mizpah: “Not one of us will give his daughter in marriage to a Benjamite.”