^{6 Ref} But when Herod's birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced among them and pleased Herod.

^{7 Ref} Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatever she should ask.

^{8 Ref} She, being prompted by her mother, said, "Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptizer."

^{9 Ref} The king was grieved, but for the sake of his oaths, and of those who sat at the table with him, he commanded it to be given,

^{10 Ref} and he sent and beheaded John in the prison.

^{11 Ref} His head was brought on a platter, and given to the young lady: and she brought it to her mother.

^{12 Ref} His disciples came, and took the body, and buried it; and they went and told Jesus.