4. For some time John the Baptist had told Herod, “It isn't right for you to be married to Herodias!”
5. Herod wanted to kill him, but he was afraid of the Jewish people, because they considered John to be a prophet.
6. On Herod's birthday the daughter of Herodias danced in front of the whole group. Herod was so pleased
7. that he promised her, “I swear that I will give you anything you ask for!”
8. At her mother's suggestion she asked him, “Give me here and now the head of John the Baptist on a dish!”