Mark 6:19-24

19Herodias had a grudge against John and wanted to kill him, but she could not,

20because Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he continually kept him safe. When he heard John [speak], he was very perplexed; but he enjoyed listening to him.

21But an opportune time [finally] came [for Herodias]. Herod on his birthday gave a banquet for his officials (nobles, courtiers) and military commanders and the leading men of Galilee.

22Now [Salome] the daughter of Herodias came in and danced [for the men]. She pleased and beguiled Herod and his dinner guests; and the king said to the girl, “Ask me for whatever you want and I will give it to you.”

23And he swore to her, “Whatever you ask me, I will give it to you; up to half of my kingdom.”

24She went out and said to her mother, “What shall I ask for?” And Herodias replied, “The head of John the Baptist!”