NASB
"Although he was grieved, the king commanded it to be given because of his oaths, and because of his dinner guests."
— Matthew 14:9, NASB
“And the king was sorry: nevertheless for the oath’s sake, and them which sat with him at meat, he commanded it to be given her. ”
“And the king was grieved; but for the sake of his oaths, and of them that sat at meat with him, he commanded it to be given; ”
“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,”
“Although it grieved the king, because of his oath and the dinner guests he commanded it to be given.”
“And the king was struck sad: yet because of his oath, and for them that sat with him at table, he commanded it to be given.”
“And the king was sad; but because of his oaths and because of his guests, he gave the order for it to be given to her;”
“And the king was sorry: nevertheless for the oath’s sake, and them which sat with him at meat, he commanded it to be given her. ”
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.
Having been prompted by her mother, she *said, "Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist."
Although he was grieved, the king commanded it to be given because of his oaths, and because of his dinner guests.
He sent and had John beheaded in the prison.
And his head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, and she brought it to her mother.
His disciples came and took away the body and buried it; and they went and reported to Jesus.