^{23 Ref} And he took an oath, saying to her, Whatever is your desire I will give it to you, even half of my kingdom.

^{24 Ref} And she went out and said to her mother, What is my request to be? And she said, The head of John the Baptist.

^{25 Ref} And she came in quickly to the king, and said, My desire is that you give me straight away on a plate the head of John the Baptist.

^{26 Ref} And the king was very sad; but because of his oaths, and those who were with him at table, he would not say 'No' to her.