Then the king said to Joab, ‘I hereby grant this request. Go, bring back the young man Absalom.’
Mark 6:26 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Although the king was deeply distressed, because of his oaths and the guests he did not want to refuse her. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And the king was exceeding sorry; yet for his oath's sake, and for their sakes which sat with him, he would not reject her. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And the king was deeply pained and grieved and exceedingly sorry, but because of his oaths and his guests, he did not want to slight her [by breaking faith with her]. American Standard Version (1901) And the king was exceeding sorry; but for the sake of his oaths, and of them that sat at meat, he would not reject her. Common English Bible Although the king was upset, because of his solemn pledge and his guests, he didn’t want to refuse her. Catholic Public Domain Version And the king was greatly saddened. But because of his oath, and because of those who were sitting with him at table, he was not willing to disappoint her. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And the king was struck sad. Yet because of his oath, and because of them that were with him at table, he would not displease her: |
Then the king said to Joab, ‘I hereby grant this request. Go, bring back the young man Absalom.’
As soon as the king heard this, he was very displeased; he set his mind on rescuing Daniel and made every effort until sunset to deliver him.
Although the king regretted it, he commanded that it be granted because of his oaths and his guests.
At once she hurried to the king and said, ‘I want you to give me John the Baptist’s head on a dish immediately.’
The king immediately sent for an executioner and commanded him to bring John’s head. So he went and beheaded him in prison,