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23 And he promised her on oath, "I will give you anything you ask for, up to half of my kingdom."
24 She left the room and asked her mother, "What shall I ask him for?" And she answered, "The head of John the Baptist."
25 Then she rushed at once before the king, and made this request, "I want you this very minute to give me John the Baptist's head on a platter."
26 The king, although exceedingly sorry, yet on account of his oath and his guests, did not like to refuse her,