6. But when Herod’s birthday celebration came, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod,
7. so much that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she might ask.
8. Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me the head of John the Immerser, here on a platter!”
9. The king became sorrowful; but because of his oaths and those reclining with him, he commanded it to be given.
10. And he sent and had John beheaded in the prison.
11. His head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, and she brought it to her mother.
12. John’s disciples came forth and took the body and buried it. Then they went and reported to Yeshua.