26 And although the king was very sorry, yet because of his oaths and because of [a]his dinner guests, he was unwilling to refuse her. 27 Immediately the king sent an executioner and commanded him to bring back his head. And he went and had him beheaded in the prison, 28 and brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the girl; and the girl gave it to her mother.

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Footnotes

  1. Mark 6:26 Lit those reclining at the table