4 That’s because John told Herod, "It’s against the law for you to marry her."
5 Although Herod wanted to kill him, he feared the crowd because they thought John was a prophet.
6 But at Herod’s birthday party Herodias’ daughter danced in front of the guests and thrilled Herod.
7 Then he swore to give her anything she asked.
8 At her mother’s urging, the girl said, "Give me the head of John the Baptist here on a plate."
9 Although the king was upset, because of his solemn pledge and his guests he commanded that they give it to her.
10 Then he had John beheaded in prison.