Matthew 14:9 “The king was grieved, but because of his oaths and his guests, he orde…”

Matthew 14:9

The king was grieved, but because of his oaths and his guests, he ordered that her wish be granted

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

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,

American Standard Version

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;

Geneva Bible 1599

And the King was sorie: neuerthelesse because of the othe, and them that sate with him at the table, he commanded it to be giuen her,

Darby Translation

And the king was grieved; but on account of the oaths, and those lying at table with [him], he commanded [it] to be given.

Young's Literal Translation

and the king was grieved, but because of the oaths and of those reclining with him, he commanded [it] to be given;

Bible in Basic English

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;

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Cross references

“the king”

Matthew 14:1 Mark 6:14

Matthew 14:1 · BSB

At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus

Mark 6:14 · BSB

Now King Herod heard about this, for Jesus’ name had become well known, and people were saying, “John the Baptist has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.”

“sorry”

John 19:12–16 Matthew 14:5 Matthew 27:17–26 Daniel 6:14–16 Mark 6:20 Mark 6:26

John 19:12–16 · BSB

From then on, Pilate tried to release Him, but the Jews kept shouting, “If you release this man, you are no friend of Caesar. Anyone who declares himself a king is defying Caesar.”

Matthew 14:5 · BSB

Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet.

Matthew 27:17–26 · BSB

So when the crowd had assembled, Pilate asked them, “Which one do you want me to release to you: Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?”

Daniel 6:14–16 · BSB

As soon as the king heard this, he was deeply distressed and set his mind on delivering Daniel, and he labored until sundown to rescue him.

Mark 6:20 · BSB

because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man. When he heard John’s words, he was greatly perplexed; yet he listened to him gladly.

Mark 6:26 · BSB

The king was consumed with sorrow, but because of his oaths and his guests, he did not want to refuse her.

“the oath's”

Numbers 30:5–8 Judges 11:39 Judges 21:1 Judges 21:7–23 1 Samuel 14:24 1 Samuel 14:28

Numbers 30:5–8 · BSB

But if her father prohibits her on the day he hears about it, then none of the vows or pledges by which she has bound herself shall stand. The LORD will absolve her because her father has prohibited her.

Judges 11:39 · BSB

After two months, she returned to her father, and he did to her as he had vowed. And she had never had relations with a man. So it has become a custom in Israel

Judges 21:1 · BSB

Now the men of Israel had sworn an oath at Mizpah, saying, “Not one of us will give his daughter in marriage to a Benjamite.”

Judges 21:7–23 · BSB

What should we do about wives for the survivors, since we have sworn by the LORD not to give them our daughters in marriage?”

1 Samuel 14:24 · BSB

Now the men of Israel were in distress that day, for Saul had placed the troops under an oath, saying, “Cursed is the man who eats any food before evening, before I have taken vengeance on my enemies.” So none of the tro…

1 Samuel 14:28 · BSB

Then one of the soldiers told him, “Your father bound the troops with a solemn oath, saying, ‘Cursed is the man who eats food today.’ That is why the people are faint.”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

8Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.”

10and sent to have John beheaded in the prison.

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