5. Although Herod wanted to put him to death, he feared the crowd, because they regarded John as a prophet.
6. But when Herod's birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod,
7. so much that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked.
8. Having been prompted by her mother, she said, "Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist."
9. Although he was grieved, the king commanded it to be given because of his oaths, and because of his dinner guests.
10. He sent and had John beheaded in the prison.