The king was consumed with sorrow, but because of his oaths and his guests, he did not want to refuse her. Cross References Daniel 6:14 As soon as the king heard this, he was deeply distressed and set his mind on delivering Daniel, and he labored until sundown to rescue him. Matthew 14:9 The king was grieved, but because of his oaths and his guests, he ordered that her wish be granted Mark 6:25 At once the girl hurried back to the king with her request: "I want you to give me the head of John the Baptist on a platter immediately." Mark 6:27 So without delay, the king commanded that John's head be brought in. He sent an executioner, who went and beheaded him in the prison. Treasury of Scripture 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. Matthew 14:9 Matthew 27:3-5,24,25 |