Mark 6:20-21

20for 1Herod was afraid of John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he kept him safe. And when he heard him, he was very perplexed; 2but he 3used to enjoy listening to him.

21A strategic day came when Herod on his birthday 4gave a banquet for his lords and 5military commanders and the leading men 6of Galilee;