Matthew 14:3-10

3For Herod had arrested John, chained him, and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife,

4since John had been telling him, “It’s not lawful for you to have her.”

5Though Herod wanted to kill John, he feared the crowd since they regarded John as a prophet.

6When Herod’s birthday celebration came, Herodias’s daughter danced before them and pleased Herod.

7So he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked.

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

9Although the king regretted it, he commanded that it be granted because of his oaths and his guests.

10So he sent orders and had John beheaded in the prison.