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but because of the vow he had made in front of his guests, he issued the necessary orders. <a href="/esv/matthew/14.htm">English Standard Version</a> And the king was sorry, but because of his oaths and his guests he commanded it to be given. <a href="/bsb/matthew/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> The king was grieved, but because of his oaths and his guests, he ordered that her wish be granted <a href="/blb/matthew/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the king having been grieved, on account of the oaths and those reclining with him, he commanded it to be given. <a href="/kjv/matthew/14.htm">King James Bible</a> And the king was sorry: nevertheless for the oath's sake, and them which sat with him at meat, he commanded it to be given her. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/14.htm">New King James Version</a> And the king was sorry; nevertheless, because of the oaths and because of those who sat with him, he commanded it to be given to her. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And although he was grieved, the king commanded it to be given because of his oaths and his dinner guests. <a href="/nasb/matthew/14.htm">NASB 1995</a> Although he was grieved, the king commanded it to be given because of his oaths, and because of his dinner guests. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And although he was grieved, the king commanded it to be given because of his oaths, and because of his dinner guests. <a href="/lsb/matthew/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And although he was grieved, the king commanded it to be given because of his oaths, and because of his dinner guests. <a href="/amp/matthew/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The king was distressed, but because of his oaths, and because of his dinner guests, he ordered it to be given her. <a href="/csb/matthew/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Although the king regretted it, he commanded that it be granted because of his oaths and his guests. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Although the king regretted it, he commanded that it be granted because of his oaths and his guests. <a href="/asv/matthew/14.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the king was grieved; but for the sake of his oaths, and of them that sat at meat with him, he commanded it to be given; <a href="/cev/matthew/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Herod was sorry for what he had said. But he did not want to break the promise he had made in front of his guests. So he ordered a guard <a href="/erv/matthew/14.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the king was grieved; but for the sake of his oaths, and of them which sat at meat with him, he commanded it to be given; <a href="/gwt/matthew/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The king regretted his promise. But because of his oath and his guests, he ordered that her wish be granted. <a href="/gnt/matthew/14.htm">Good News Translation</a> 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. <a href="/isv/matthew/14.htm">International Standard Version</a> Under pressure because of his promises and his assembled guests, the king ordered that it be done. <a href="/net/matthew/14.htm">NET Bible</a> Although it grieved the king, because of his oath and the dinner guests he commanded it to be given. <a href="/nheb/matthew/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And the king was grieved, but for the sake of his oaths, and of those who sat at the table with him, he commanded it to be given, <a href="/wbt/matthew/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the king was sorry: nevertheless for the sake of the oath, and of them who sat with him at table, he commanded it to be given her. <a href="/wey/matthew/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The king was deeply vexed, yet because of his repeated oath and of the guests at his table he ordered it to be given her,<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/matthew/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The king was grieved, but because of his oaths and his guests, he ordered that her wish be granted <a href="/web/matthew/14.htm">World English Bible</a> The king was grieved, but for the sake of his oaths and of those who sat at the table with him, he commanded it to be given, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and the king was grieved, but because of the oaths and of those dining with him, he commanded [it] to be given; <a href="/blb/matthew/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the king having been grieved, on account of the oaths and those reclining with him, he commanded it to be given. <a href="/ylt/matthew/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and the king was grieved, but because of the oaths and of those reclining with him, he commanded it to be given; <a href="/slt/matthew/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the king was grieved: but for his oath, and those reclining together at the table, he ordered to be given.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the king was struck sad: yet because of his oath, and for them that sat with him at table, he commanded it to be given. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the king was greatly saddened. But because of his oath, and because of those who sat at table with him, he ordered it to be given. <a href="/nabre/matthew/14.htm">New American Bible</a> The king was distressed, but because of his oaths and the guests who were present, he ordered that it be given, <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The king was grieved, yet out of regard for his oaths and for the guests, he commanded it to be given;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the king was very sorry; but because of the oaths and the guests, he commanded that it be given to her. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/14.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And it saddened the King, but because of the oath and the guests, he commanded that it be given to her.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/14.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And the king was grieved: but on account of his oath, and those who reclined at table with him, he commanded it to be given. <a href="/godbey/matthew/14.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And the king was grieved; nevertheless on account of his oaths, and those who were sitting with him, he commanded it to be given. <a href="/haweis/matthew/14.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And the king was grieved: but for his oath?s sake, and on account of those who were with him, he commanded it to be given her. <a href="/mace/matthew/14.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and the king relented: nevertheless out of regard to the oath, and to those who sat with him at table, he commanded it to be brought to her. <a href="/wey/matthew/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The king was deeply vexed, yet because of his repeated oath and of the guests at his table he ordered it to be given her, <a href="/worrell/matthew/14.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And the king, though grieved, yet, because of the oaths and of those sitting at the table with them, ordered it to be given; <a href="/worsley/matthew/14.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> at which the king was distressed, but because of his oath, and of those who sat at table with him, he ordered it to be given her; <a href="/parallel/matthew/14-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=4016" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/14.htm">The Beheading of John</a> …8Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.” 9<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">The</a> <a href="/greek/935.htm" title="935: basileus (N-NMS) -- A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign.">king</a> <a href="/greek/3076.htm" title="3076: lypētheis (V-APP-NMS) -- To pain, grieve, vex. From lupe; to distress; reflexively or passively, to be sad.">was grieved,</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">but because of</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">his</a> <a href="/greek/3727.htm" title="3727: horkous (N-AMP) -- An oath. From herkos; a limit, i.e. restraint.">oaths</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4873.htm" title="4873: synanakeimenous (V-PPM/P-AMP) -- To recline at table with. From sun and anakeimai; to recline in company with.">his guests,</a> <a href="/greek/2753.htm" title="2753: ekeleusen (V-AIA-3S) -- To command, order, direct, bid. From a primary kello; hail; to incite by word, i.e. Order.">he ordered that</a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: dothēnai (V-ANP) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">her wish be granted</a> 10and sent to have John beheaded in the prison.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/mark/6-26.htm">Mark 6:26</a> The king was consumed with sorrow, but because of his oaths and his guests, he did not want to refuse her. <a href="/esther/1-19.htm">Esther 1:19</a> So if it pleases the king, let him issue a royal decree, and let it be recorded in the laws of Persia and Media so that it cannot be repealed, that Vashti shall never again enter the presence of King Xerxes, and that her royal position shall be given to a woman better than she. <a href="/daniel/6-14.htm">Daniel 6:14-16</a> As soon as the king heard this, he was deeply distressed and set his mind on delivering Daniel, and he labored until sundown to rescue him. / Then the men approached the king together and said to him, “Remember, O king, that by the law of the Medes and Persians no decree or ordinance established by the king can be changed.” / So the king gave the order, and they brought Daniel and threw him into the den of lions. The king said to Daniel, “May your God, whom you serve continually, deliver you!” <a href="/1_samuel/28-10.htm">1 Samuel 28:10</a> Then Saul swore to her by the LORD: “As surely as the LORD lives, no punishment shall come upon you for this.” <a href="/judges/11-30.htm">Judges 11:30-31</a> Jephthah made this vow to the LORD: “If indeed You will deliver the Ammonites into my hand, / then whatever comes out the door of my house to greet me on my triumphant return from the Ammonites will belong to the LORD, and I will offer it up as a burnt offering.” <a href="/1_kings/19-2.htm">1 Kings 19:2</a> So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “May the gods deal with me, and ever so severely, if by this time tomorrow I have not made your life like the lives of those you killed!” <a href="/2_kings/6-31.htm">2 Kings 6:31</a> He announced, “May God punish me, and ever so severely, if the head of Elisha son of Shaphat remains on his shoulders through this day!” <a href="/matthew/27-24.htm">Matthew 27:24</a> When Pilate saw that he was accomplishing nothing, but that instead a riot was breaking out, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood,” he said. “You bear the responsibility.” <a href="/mark/15-15.htm">Mark 15:15</a> And wishing to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged, and handed Him over to be crucified. <a href="/john/19-12.htm">John 19:12-16</a> From then on, Pilate tried to release Him, but the Jews kept shouting, “If you release this man, you are no friend of Caesar. Anyone who declares himself a king is defying Caesar.” / When Pilate heard these words, he brought Jesus out and sat on the judgment seat at a place called the Stone Pavement, which in Hebrew is Gabbatha. / It was the day of Preparation for the Passover, about the sixth hour. And Pilate said to the Jews, “Here is your King!” ... <a href="/acts/12-3.htm">Acts 12:3</a> And seeing that this pleased the Jews, Herod proceeded to seize Peter during the Feast of Unleavened Bread. <a href="/acts/24-27.htm">Acts 24:27</a> After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison. <a href="/genesis/39-19.htm">Genesis 39:19-20</a> When his master heard the story his wife told him, saying, “This is what your slave did to me,” he burned with anger. / So Joseph’s master took him and had him thrown into the prison where the king’s prisoners were confined. While Joseph was there in the prison, <a href="/1_samuel/15-24.htm">1 Samuel 15:24</a> Then Saul said to Samuel, “I have sinned; I have transgressed the LORD’s commandment and your instructions, because I feared the people and obeyed their voice. <a href="/2_samuel/3-36.htm">2 Samuel 3:36-37</a> All the people took note and were pleased. In fact, everything the king did pleased them. / So on that day all the troops and all Israel were convinced that the king had no part in the murder of Abner son of Ner.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the king was sorry: nevertheless for the oath's sake, and them which sat with him at meat, he commanded it to be given her.the king.<a href="/matthew/14-1.htm">Matthew 14:1</a> At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus,<a href="/mark/6-14.htm">Mark 6:14</a> And king Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, That John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him.sorry.<a href="/matthew/14-5.htm">Matthew 14:5</a> And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.<a href="/matthew/27-17.htm">Matthew 27:17-26</a> Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ? … <a href="/daniel/6-14.htm">Daniel 6:14-16</a> Then the king, when he heard these words, was sore displeased with himself, and set his heart on Daniel to deliver him: and he laboured till the going down of the sun to deliver him… the oath's.<a href="/numbers/30-5.htm">Numbers 30:5-8</a> But if her father disallow her in the day that he heareth; not any of her vows, or of her bonds wherewith she hath bound her soul, shall stand: and the LORD shall forgive her, because her father disallowed her… <a href="/judges/11-30.htm">Judges 11:30,31,39</a> And Jephthah vowed a vow unto the LORD, and said, If thou shalt without fail deliver the children of Ammon into mine hands, … <a href="/judges/21-1.htm">Judges 21:1,7-23</a> Now the men of Israel had sworn in Mizpeh, saying, There shall not any of us give his daughter unto Benjamin to wife… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/14-3.htm">Account</a> <a href="/matthew/14-5.htm">Although</a> <a href="/matthew/12-16.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/hosea/9-9.htm">Deeply</a> <a href="/matthew/9-10.htm">Dinner</a> <a href="/matthew/9-36.htm">Distressed</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-8.htm">Grieved</a> <a href="/matthew/9-15.htm">Guests</a> <a href="/matthew/9-2.htm">Lying</a> <a href="/matthew/10-10.htm">Meat</a> <a href="/matthew/11-24.htm">Nevertheless</a> <a href="/matthew/14-7.htm">Oath</a> <a href="/matthew/5-34.htm">Oaths</a> <a href="/mark/6-26.htm">Oath's</a> <a href="/matthew/12-44.htm">Order</a> <a href="/matthew/12-16.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/matthew/9-10.htm">Reclining</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-43.htm">Repeated</a> <a href="/matthew/14-7.htm">Request</a> <a href="/matthew/9-15.htm">Sad</a> <a href="/matthew/14-3.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/matthew/13-48.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/ezekiel/24-14.htm">Sorry</a> <a href="/matthew/9-10.htm">Table</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-8.htm">Vexed</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/15-3.htm">Account</a> <a href="/matthew/26-60.htm">Although</a> <a href="/matthew/14-19.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/matthew/17-23.htm">Deeply</a> <a href="/matthew/22-4.htm">Dinner</a> <a href="/matthew/14-24.htm">Distressed</a> <a href="/matthew/17-23.htm">Grieved</a> <a href="/matthew/22-3.htm">Guests</a> <a href="/matthew/23-18.htm">Lying</a> <a href="/matthew/15-37.htm">Meat</a> <a href="/matthew/26-39.htm">Nevertheless</a> <a href="/matthew/23-16.htm">Oath</a> <a href="/matthew/26-74.htm">Oaths</a> <a href="/mark/6-26.htm">Oath's</a> <a href="/matthew/14-28.htm">Order</a> <a href="/matthew/14-19.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/matthew/26-7.htm">Reclining</a> <a href="/acts/13-42.htm">Repeated</a> <a href="/matthew/14-36.htm">Request</a> <a href="/matthew/17-23.htm">Sad</a> <a href="/matthew/15-3.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/matthew/15-29.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/matthew/17-23.htm">Sorry</a> <a href="/matthew/15-27.htm">Table</a> <a href="/matthew/15-22.htm">Vexed</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 14</div>1. <a href="/matthew/14-1.htm">Herod's opinion of Jesus.</a> 3. <a href="/matthew/14-3.htm">Wherefore John Baptist was beheaded.</a> 13. <a href="/matthew/14-13.htm">Jesus departs into a solitary place,</a> 15. <a href="/matthew/14-15.htm">where he feeds five thousand men with five loves and two fishes.</a> 22. <a href="/matthew/14-22.htm">He walks on the sea to his disciples;</a> 34. <a href="/matthew/14-34.htm">and landing at Gennesaret, </a> 35. <a href="/matthew/14-35.htm">heals the sick who touch of the hem of his garment.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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His grief indicates a conflict between his conscience and his circumstances. Herod respected John the Baptist, recognizing him as a righteous and holy man (<a href="/mark/6-20.htm">Mark 6:20</a>). This internal struggle highlights the moral weakness of Herod, who, despite his authority, is swayed by external pressures. The grief also reflects the broader biblical theme of the struggle between sin and righteousness, as seen in <a href="/romans/7-15.htm">Romans 7:15-25</a>.but because of his oaths Herod had made a rash promise to Herodias's daughter, Salome, after her dance pleased him and his guests. In the ancient Near Eastern culture, oaths were considered binding and sacred, as seen in <a href="/numbers/30-2.htm">Numbers 30:2</a> and <a href="/ecclesiastes/5-4.htm">Ecclesiastes 5:4-5</a>. Breaking an oath could lead to a loss of honor and credibility. Herod's adherence to his oath, despite his personal grief, underscores the cultural and social importance of keeping one's word, even when it leads to unjust actions.and his guests The presence of guests at Herod's birthday banquet added social pressure to fulfill his promise. In the context of a public setting, maintaining honor and reputation was paramount. The guests likely included influential figures, making Herod's decision a matter of public image. This scenario reflects the biblical theme of peer pressure and the fear of man, as cautioned against in <a href="/proverbs/29-25.htm">Proverbs 29:25</a>.he ordered that her wish be granted Herod's decision to grant Salome's request for John the Baptist's head demonstrates the tragic consequences of prioritizing human approval over divine righteousness. This act of yielding to sinful demands contrasts with the steadfastness of Jesus, who resisted temptation and remained obedient to God's will (<a href="/matthew/4.htm">Matthew 4:1-11</a>). Herod's compliance with the request also fulfills the prophecy of John the Baptist's martyrdom, as he was the forerunner of Christ, preparing the way for the Messiah (<a href="/isaiah/40-3.htm">Isaiah 40:3</a>, <a href="/malachi/3.htm">Malachi 3:1</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/k/king_herod_antipas.htm">King Herod Antipas</a> The ruler of Galilee and Perea, known for his moral weaknesses and political maneuvering. He is the central figure in this passage, struggling between his conscience and his public image. 2. <a href="/topical/h/herodias.htm">Herodias</a> The wife of Herod Antipas, previously married to his brother Philip. Herodias harbored a grudge against John the Baptist for condemning her marriage to Herod as unlawful. 3. <a href="/topical/s/salome.htm">Salome</a> The daughter of Herodias, who danced for Herod and his guests, leading to Herod's rash promise. 4. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_baptist.htm">John the Baptist</a> A prophet and forerunner of Jesus, known for his boldness in speaking the truth. He was imprisoned and eventually executed due to Herodias' manipulation. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_banquet.htm">The Banquet</a> A lavish event hosted by Herod, attended by high-ranking officials and guests, setting the stage for the tragic decision.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_rash_promises.htm">The Danger of Rash Promises</a> Herod's account illustrates the peril of making impulsive commitments. As believers, we should be cautious with our words and promises, ensuring they align with God's will. <a href="/topical/t/the_influence_of_peer_pressure.htm">The Influence of Peer Pressure</a> Herod's decision was heavily influenced by the presence of his guests. This serves as a reminder to prioritize God's approval over human opinion, even in challenging situations. <a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_compromise.htm">The Cost of Compromise</a> Herod's compromise led to the death of a righteous man. Compromising our values for the sake of convenience or reputation can have dire consequences. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_manipulation.htm">The Power of Manipulation</a> Herodias' manipulation of Herod through her daughter highlights the destructive power of deceit and manipulation. We must guard our hearts and seek wisdom to discern truth from manipulation. <a href="/topical/s/standing_for_righteousness.htm">Standing for Righteousness</a> John the Baptist's unwavering commitment to truth, even at the cost of his life, challenges us to stand firm in our convictions, trusting God with the outcomes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 14</a> <a href="/q/why_don't_hospitals_use_faith_healing.htm">If faith healing works, why do hospitals not use it?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_herodias_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Herodias in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/does_luke_14_31-32_conflict_with_peace.htm">Luke 14:31-32: Does Jesus' warfare analogy conflict with other passages (e.g., Matthew 5:9) advocating peace?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_the_tax_collector_jesus_called.htm">Jesus saw a man sitat the tax collectors office and called him to be his disciple. What was his name? Matthew (Matthew 9:9) Levi (Mark 2:14; Luke 5:27)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) The king was sorry.--It was the last struggle of conscience. In that moment there must have come before his mind his past reverence for the prophet, the joy which had for a time accompanied the strivings of a better life, possibly the counsels of his foster-brother Manaen. Had there been only the personal influence of Herodias these might have prevailed against it, but, like most weak men, Herod feared to be thought weak. It was not so much his regard for the oath which he had taken (that, had it been taken in secret, he might have got over), but his shrinking from the taunt, or whispered jest, or contemptuous gesture of the assembled guests, if they should see him draw back from his plighted word. A false regard for public opinion, for what people will say or think of us in our own narrow circle, was in this, as in so many other instances, an incentive to guilt instead of a restraint.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 9. - And the king was sorry: nevertheless for the oath's sake; better, and though the king was grieved, yet for the sake of his oaths (καὶ λυπηθεὶς ὁ βασιλεὺς διὰ τὺος ὅρκους κ.τ.λ.). That he was grieved at John's death is a verbal contradiction to ver. 5, but after some weeks' or months' delay psychologically quite possible (cf. note there). Kubel attributes the change to his conscience recoiling when his wish had a sudden chance of being accomplished; or it may be that he still fearest the multitude (cf. ver. 5), and felt anxious lest he should bring about some political disturbance. Oaths; for in making the promise of ver. 7 he would certainly take more than one. And them which sat with him at meat. Had he uttered the promise and the oaths in private, it would have been different, but now there were so many witnesses. Observe that these said nothing to stop him. They were no friends of the enthusiast who was now a prisoner. He commanded it to be given her. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/14-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>The ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. king βασιλεὺς (basileus) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign. was grieved, λυπηθεὶς (lypētheis) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3076.htm">Strong's 3076: </a> To pain, grieve, vex. From lupe; to distress; reflexively or passively, to be sad. but because of διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. [his] τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. oaths ὅρκους (horkous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3727.htm">Strong's 3727: </a> An oath. From herkos; a limit, i.e. restraint. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. his guests, συνανακειμένους (synanakeimenous) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4873.htm">Strong's 4873: </a> To recline at table with. From sun and anakeimai; to recline in company with. he ordered that ἐκέλευσεν (ekeleusen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2753.htm">Strong's 2753: </a> To command, order, direct, bid. From a primary kello; 'hail'; to incite by word, i.e. Order. [her wish] be granted δοθῆναι (dothēnai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. 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