Matthew 14:8

“And she, being prompted by her mother, said, "Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist."”

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Jesus as the promised Messiah and King, written primarily for Jewish readers.

New Testament • Book #40

But when Herod's birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced among them and pleased Herod.

Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatever she should ask.

And the king was grieved, but for the sake of his oaths, and of those who sat at the table with him,...

and he sent and beheaded John in the prison.

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