Matthew 14:5-9

Although Herod wanted to put him to death, he feared the crowd, because they regarded John as a prophet.

But when Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod,

so much that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked.

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

And although he was grieved, the king commanded it to be given because of his oaths and his dinner guests.