5. Herod wanted to kill him, but he was afraid of the Jewish people, because they considered John to be a prophet.
6. On Herod's birthday the daughter of Herodias danced in front of the whole group. Herod was so pleased
7. that he promised her, “I swear that I will give you anything you ask for!”
8. At her mother's suggestion she asked him, “Give me here and now the head of John the Baptist on a dish!”
9. The king was sad, but because of the promise he had made in front of all his guests he gave orders that her wish be granted.