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18 For John had said to Herod, It is not lawful for you to marry your brotherÆs wife.
19 But Herodias was bitter towards him, and wanted to kill him; but she could not.
20 For Herod was afraid of John, because he knew that he was a righteous and holy man, and he guarded him; and he heard that he was doing a great many things, and he heard him gladly.
21 Then came a state day, when Herod on his birthday gave a banquet to his officials, and captains, and the leading men of Galilee.
22 And the daughter of Herodias entered in and danced, and she pleased Herod and the guests who were with him; and the king said to the little girl, Ask me whatever you wish, and I will give it to you.
23 And he swore to her, Whatever you ask me, I will give you, as much as half of my kingdom.
24 She went out and said to her mother, What shall I ask him? She said to her, The head of John the Baptist.