Matthew 14:6-12

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.

11His head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, who carried it to her mother.

12Then his disciples came, removed the corpse, buried it, and went and reported to Jesus.