And the king will say to Joab, Behold now, I did this word: and go and turn back the boy Absalom.
Mark 6:26 - Julia E. Smith Translation 1876 And the king having been sorely grieved on account of the oaths and those reclining at table together, wished not 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: |
And the king will say to Joab, Behold now, I did this word: and go and turn back the boy Absalom.
Then the king as soon as he heard the word, was greatly displeased with himself, and upon Daniel he set the heart to set him free: and even to the going down of the sun he was exerting himself to deliver him.
And the king was grieved: but for his oath, and those reclining together at the table, he ordered to be given.
And having come quickly with haste to the king, she asked, saying, I wish that thou wouldest give me by itself, upon a board, the head of John the Immerser.
And quickly the king, having sent a scout, commanded his head to be brought: