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On his birthday Herod gave a banquet for his high officials and military commanders and the leading men of Galilee. <a href="/nlt/mark/6.htm">New Living Translation</a> Herodias’s chance finally came on Herod’s birthday. He gave a party for his high government officials, army officers, and the leading citizens of Galilee. <a href="/esv/mark/6.htm">English Standard Version</a> But an opportunity came when Herod on his birthday gave a banquet for his nobles and military commanders and the leading men of Galilee. <a href="/bsb/mark/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> On Herod’s birthday, her opportunity arose. Herod held a banquet for his nobles and military commanders and the leading men of Galilee. <a href="/blb/mark/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And an opportune day having come, when Herod on his birthday made a banquet to his great men, and to the chief captains, and to the leading men of Galilee, <a href="/kjv/mark/6.htm">King James Bible</a> And when a convenient day was come, that Herod on his birthday made a supper to his lords, high captains, and chief estates of Galilee; <a href="/nkjv/mark/6.htm">New King James Version</a> Then an opportune day came when Herod on his birthday gave a feast for his nobles, the high officers, and the chief men of Galilee. <a href="/nasb_/mark/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> An opportune day came when Herod, on his birthday, held a banquet for his nobles and military commanders, and the leading people of Galilee; <a href="/nasb/mark/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> A strategic day came when Herod on his birthday gave a banquet for his lords and military commanders and the leading men of Galilee; <a href="/nasb77/mark/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And a strategic day came when Herod on his birthday gave a banquet for his lords and military commanders and the leading men of Galilee; <a href="/lsb/mark/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And a strategic day came when Herod on his birthday gave a banquet for his great men and military commanders and the leading men of Galilee; <a href="/amp/mark/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But an opportune time [finally] came [for Herodias]. Herod on his birthday gave a banquet for his officials (nobles, courtiers) and military commanders and the leading men of Galilee. <a href="/csb/mark/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> An opportune time came on his birthday, when Herod gave a banquet for his nobles, military commanders, and the leading men of Galilee. <a href="/hcsb/mark/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Now an opportune time came on his birthday, when Herod gave a banquet for his nobles, military commanders, and the leading men of Galilee. <a href="/asv/mark/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when a convenient day was come, that Herod on his birthday made a supper to his lords, and the high captains, and the chief men of Galilee; <a href="/cev/mark/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Finally, Herodias got her chance when Herod gave a great birthday celebration for himself and invited his officials, his army officers, and the leaders of Galilee. <a href="/erv/mark/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when a convenient day was come, that Herod on his birthday made a supper to his lords, and the high captains, and the chief men of Galilee; <a href="/gwt/mark/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> An opportunity finally came on Herod's birthday. Herod gave a dinner for his top officials, army officers, and the most important people of Galilee. <a href="/gnt/mark/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> Finally Herodias got her chance. It was on Herod's birthday, when he gave a feast for all the top government officials, the military chiefs, and the leading citizens of Galilee. <a href="/isv/mark/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> An opportunity came during Herod's birthday celebration, when he gave a banquet for his top officials, military officers, and the most important people of Galilee. <a href="/msb/mark/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> On Herod?s birthday, her opportunity arose. Herod held a banquet for his nobles and military commanders and the leading men of Galilee. <a href="/net/mark/6.htm">NET Bible</a> But a suitable day came, when Herod gave a banquet on his birthday for his court officials, military commanders, and leaders of Galilee. <a href="/nheb/mark/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And then a convenient day came, that Herod on his birthday gave a supper for his nobles, the high officers, and the leaders of Galilee. <a href="/wbt/mark/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when a convenient day had come, that Herod on his birth-day made a supper to his lords, high captains, and chief men of Galilee; <a href="/wey/mark/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> At length Herodias found her opportunity. Herod on his birthday gave a banquet to the nobles of his court and to the tribunes and the principal people in Galilee, <a href="/web/mark/6.htm">World English Bible</a> Then a convenient day came when Herod on his birthday made a supper for his nobles, the high officers, and the chief men of Galilee. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And a seasonable day having come when Herod on his birthday was making a banquet to his great men, and to the chiefs of thousands, and to the first men of Galilee, <a href="/blb/mark/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And an opportune day having come, when Herod on his birthday made a banquet to his great men, and to the chief captains, and to the leading men of Galilee, <a href="/ylt/mark/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And a seasonable day having come, when Herod on his birthday was making a supper to his great men, and to the chiefs of thousands, and to the first men of Galilee, <a href="/slt/mark/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And a convenient day having come, when Herod in the festivities of his birthday made a supper to his leading persons, and to the captains of thousands, and to the first of Galilee;<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when a convenient day was come, Herod made a supper for his birthday, for the princes, and tribunes, and chief men of Galilee. <a href="/cpdv/mark/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And when an opportune time had arrived, Herod held a feast on his birthday, with the leaders, and the tribunes, and the first rulers of Galilee. <a href="/nabre/mark/6.htm">New American Bible</a> She had an opportunity one day when Herod, on his birthday, gave a banquet for his courtiers, his military officers, and the leading men of Galilee. <a href="/nrsvce/mark/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But an opportunity came when Herod on his birthday gave a banquet for his courtiers and officers and for the leaders of Galilee.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then came a state day, when Herod on his birthday gave a banquet to his officials, and captains, and the leading men of Galilee. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> It was a notable day when Herodus made a supper for his nobles and for the Captains and the Leaders of Galilee on his birthday.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And a suitable day having come, when Herod, on his birth day, made a supper for his great men, and his chief officers, and the first men of Galilee; <a href="/godbey/mark/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And it being a high day, when Herod on his birthday made a feast to his mighty men, and chiliarchs, and the first men of Galilee; <a href="/haweis/mark/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And a favourable day being come for her purpose, when Herod on his birth-day made a supper for his nobles, and military commanders, and the principal personages of Galilee; <a href="/mace/mark/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a> however, a favourable opportunity happen'd for her, upon Herod's making an entertainment the birth-night, for all the great officers of the court, and army, and persons of the first distinction in Galilee. <a href="/wey/mark/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> At length Herodias found her opportunity. Herod on his birthday gave a banquet to the nobles of his court and to the tribunes and the principal people in Galilee, <a href="/worrell/mark/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, an opportune day having come, when Herod, on his birthday, made a supper for his nobles and for the chief captains, and the chief men of Galilee; <a href="/worsley/mark/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But a convenient day happening, when Herod on his birth-night gave a supper to his lords, and chief officers, and persons of distinction in Galilee; and the daughter of Herodias coming in, <a href="/parallel/mark/6-21.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/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=1749" 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/mark/6.htm">The Beheading of John</a> …20because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man. When he heard John’s words, he was greatly perplexed; yet he listened to him gladly. 21<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">On</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Herod’s</a> <a href="/greek/1077.htm" title="1077: genesiois (N-DNP) -- A birthday celebration. Neuter plural of a derivative of genesis; birthday ceremonies.">birthday,</a> <a href="/greek/2121.htm" title="2121: eukairou (Adj-GFS) -- Opportune, timely, suitable; perhaps sometimes: holiday, festival. From eu and kairos; well-timed, i.e. Opportune.">her opportunity</a> <a href="/greek/2250.htm" title="2250: hēmeras (N-GFS) -- A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. "></a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: genomenēs (V-APM-GFS) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">arose.</a> <a href="/greek/3753.htm" title="3753: hote (Adv) -- When, at which time. From hos and te; at which too, i.e. When."></a> <a href="/greek/2264.htm" title="2264: Hērōdēs (N-NMS) -- Compound of heros and eidos; heroic; Herod, the name of four Jewish kings.">Herod</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: epoiēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">held</a> <a href="/greek/1173.htm" title="1173: deipnon (N-ANS) -- A dinner, an afternoon or evening meal. From the same as dapane; dinner, i.e. The chief meal.">a banquet</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">for</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">his</a> <a href="/greek/3175.htm" title="3175: megistasin (N-DMP) -- A great one, a lord; a courtier, satrap, nobleman. Plural from megistos; grandees.">nobles</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5506.htm" title="5506: chiliarchois (N-DMP) -- A commander of a thousand men, a military tribune. From chilioi and archo; the commander of a thousand soldiers">military commanders</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- 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/4413.htm" title="4413: prōtois (Adj-DMP) -- First, before, principal, most important. Contracted superlative of pro; foremost.">leading men</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1056.htm" title="1056: Galilaias (N-GFS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Galiloea, a region of Palestine.">of Galilee.</a> 22When the daughter of Herodias came and danced, she pleased Herod and his guests, and the king said to the girl, “Ask me for whatever you wish, and I will give it to you.”…<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="/matthew/14-6.htm">Matthew 14:6-11</a> On Herod’s birthday, however, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod / so much that he promised with an oath to give to her whatever she asked. / Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.” ... <a href="/esther/1-3.htm">Esther 1:3-7</a> In the third year of his reign, Xerxes held a feast for all his officials and servants. The military leaders of Persia and Media were there, along with the nobles and princes of the provinces. / And for a full 180 days he displayed the glorious riches of his kingdom and the magnificent splendor of his greatness. / At the end of this time, in the garden court of the royal palace, the king held a seven-day feast for all the people in the citadel of Susa, from the least to the greatest. ... <a href="/daniel/5-1.htm">Daniel 5:1-4</a> Later, King Belshazzar held a great feast for a thousand of his nobles, and he drank wine with them. / Under the influence of the wine, Belshazzar gave orders to bring in the gold and silver vessels that Nebuchadnezzar his father had taken from the temple in Jerusalem, so that the king could drink from them, along with his nobles, his wives, and his concubines. / Thus they brought in the gold vessels that had been taken from the temple, the house of God in Jerusalem, and the king drank from them, along with his nobles, his wives, and his concubines. ... <a href="/1_kings/3-15.htm">1 Kings 3:15</a> Then Solomon awoke, and indeed it had been a dream. So he returned to Jerusalem, stood before the ark of the covenant of the Lord, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings. Then he held a feast for all his servants. <a href="/genesis/40-20.htm">Genesis 40:20</a> On the third day, which was Pharaoh’s birthday, he held a feast for all his officials, and in their presence he lifted up the heads of the chief cupbearer and the chief baker. <a href="/1_samuel/25-36.htm">1 Samuel 25:36</a> When Abigail returned to Nabal, there he was in the house, holding a feast fit for a king, in high spirits and very drunk. So she told him nothing until morning light. <a href="/2_samuel/13-23.htm">2 Samuel 13:23-28</a> Two years later, when Absalom’s sheepshearers were at Baal-hazor near Ephraim, he invited all the sons of the king. / And he went to the king and said, “Your servant has just hired shearers. Will the king and his servants please come with me?” / “No, my son,” the king replied, “we should not all go, or we would be a burden to you.” Although Absalom urged him, he was not willing to go, but gave him his blessing. ... <a href="/esther/2-18.htm">Esther 2:18</a> Then the king held a great banquet, Esther’s banquet, for all his officials and servants. He proclaimed a tax holiday in the provinces and gave gifts worthy of the king’s bounty. <a href="/1_kings/1-9.htm">1 Kings 1:9</a> And Adonijah sacrificed sheep, oxen, and fattened calves near the stone of Zoheleth, which is next to En-rogel. He invited all his royal brothers and all the men of Judah who were servants of the king. <a href="/1_kings/21-7.htm">1 Kings 21:7-14</a> But his wife Jezebel said to him, “Do you not reign over Israel? Get up, eat some food, and be cheerful, for I will get you the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.” / Then Jezebel wrote letters in Ahab’s name, sealed them with his seal, and sent them to the elders and nobles who lived with Naboth in his city. / In the letters she wrote: “Proclaim a fast and give Naboth a seat of honor among the people. ... <a href="/luke/3-19.htm">Luke 3:19-20</a> But when he rebuked Herod the tetrarch regarding his brother’s wife Herodias and all the evils he had done, / Herod added this to them all: He locked John up in prison. <a href="/luke/9-7.htm">Luke 9:7-9</a> When Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, he was perplexed. For some were saying that John had risen from the dead, / others that Elijah had appeared, and still others that a prophet of old had arisen. / “I beheaded John,” Herod said, “but who is this man I hear such things about?” And he kept trying to see Jesus. <a href="/matthew/22-2.htm">Matthew 22:2-4</a> “The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son. / He sent his servants to call those he had invited to the banquet, but they refused to come. / Again, he sent other servants and said, ‘Tell those who have been invited that I have prepared my dinner. My oxen and fattened cattle have been killed, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding banquet.’ <a href="/john/2-1.htm">John 2:1-10</a> On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, / and Jesus and His disciples had also been invited to the wedding. / When the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother said to Him, “They have no more wine.” ... <a href="/acts/12-21.htm">Acts 12:21-23</a> On the appointed day, Herod donned his royal robes, sat on his throne, and addressed the people. / And they began to shout, “This is the voice of a god, not a man!” / Immediately, because Herod did not give glory to God, an angel of the Lord struck him down, and he was eaten by worms and died.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when a convenient day was come, that Herod on his birthday made a supper to his lords, high captains, and chief estates of Galilee;when.<a href="/genesis/27-41.htm">Genesis 27:41</a> And Esau hated Jacob because of the blessing wherewith his father blessed him: and Esau said in his heart, The days of mourning for my father are at hand; then will I slay my brother Jacob.<a href="/2_samuel/13-23.htm">2 Samuel 13:23-29</a> And it came to pass after two full years, that Absalom had sheepshearers in Baalhazor, which is beside Ephraim: and Absalom invited all the king's sons… <a href="/esther/3-7.htm">Esther 3:7</a> In the first month, that is, the month Nisan, in the twelfth year of king Ahasuerus, they cast Pur, that is, the lot, before Haman from day to day, and from month to month, to the twelfth month, that is, the month Adar.his birthday.<a href="/genesis/40-20.htm">Genesis 40:20</a> And it came to pass the third day, which was Pharaoh's birthday, that he made a feast unto all his servants: and he lifted up the head of the chief butler and of the chief baker among his servants.<a href="/esther/1-3.htm">Esther 1:3-7</a> In the third year of his reign, he made a feast unto all his princes and his servants; the power of Persia and Media, the nobles and princes of the provinces, being before him: … <a href="/esther/2-18.htm">Esther 2:18</a> Then the king made a great feast unto all his princes and his servants, even Esther's feast; and he made a release to the provinces, and gave gifts, according to the state of the king.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/25-10.htm">Banquet</a> <a href="/matthew/14-6.htm">Birthday</a> <a href="/matthew/14-6.htm">Birth-Day</a> <a href="/nahum/3-17.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/matthew/27-35.htm">Chance</a> <a href="/mark/5-35.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/mark/5-22.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/daniel/11-5.htm">Commanders</a> <a href="/matthew/26-16.htm">Convenient</a> <a href="/matthew/26-69.htm">Court</a> <a href="/matthew/14-2.htm">Courtiers</a> <a href="/ezekiel/36-11.htm">Estates</a> <a href="/matthew/27-15.htm">Feast</a> <a href="/matthew/22-27.htm">Finally</a> <a href="/mark/4-28.htm">First</a> <a href="/mark/6-20.htm">Found</a> <a href="/mark/3-7.htm">Galilee</a> <a href="/mark/6-20.htm">Great</a> <a href="/mark/6-20.htm">Herod</a> <a href="/mark/6-19.htm">Herodias</a> <a href="/mark/5-7.htm">High</a> <a href="/esther/9-19.htm">Holiday</a> <a href="/matthew/20-25.htm">Lords</a> <a href="/mark/5-39.htm">Making</a> <a href="/ezekiel/27-27.htm">Military</a> <a href="/nahum/3-18.htm">Nobles</a> <a href="/matthew/26-58.htm">Officers</a> <a href="/mark/5-22.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/john/7-6.htm">Opportune</a> <a href="/mark/3-20.htm">Opportunity</a> <a href="/micah/5-5.htm">Principal</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-11.htm">Seasonable</a> <a href="/matthew/23-6.htm">Supper</a> <a href="/micah/6-7.htm">Thousands</a> <a href="/acts/25-23.htm">Tribunes</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/5-29.htm">Banquet</a> <a href="/genesis/40-20.htm">Birthday</a> <a href="/genesis/40-20.htm">Birth-Day</a> <a href="/mark/14-54.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/mark/11-13.htm">Chance</a> <a href="/mark/8-31.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/luke/14-1.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/luke/22-4.htm">Commanders</a> <a href="/acts/24-25.htm">Convenient</a> <a href="/mark/14-54.htm">Court</a> <a href="/matthew/14-2.htm">Courtiers</a> <a href="/acts/28-7.htm">Estates</a> <a href="/mark/14-1.htm">Feast</a> <a href="/mark/12-6.htm">Finally</a> <a href="/mark/7-4.htm">First</a> <a href="/mark/6-38.htm">Found</a> <a href="/mark/7-31.htm">Galilee</a> <a href="/mark/6-31.htm">Great</a> <a href="/mark/6-22.htm">Herod</a> <a href="/mark/6-22.htm">Herodias</a> <a href="/mark/8-31.htm">High</a> <a href="/esther/2-18.htm">Holiday</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/8-5.htm">Lords</a> <a href="/mark/6-48.htm">Making</a> <a href="/acts/23-27.htm">Military</a> <a href="/exodus/24-11.htm">Nobles</a> <a href="/mark/14-54.htm">Officers</a> <a href="/john/18-3.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/mark/14-11.htm">Opportune</a> <a href="/mark/12-12.htm">Opportunity</a> <a href="/luke/19-47.htm">Principal</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-16.htm">Seasonable</a> <a href="/luke/14-12.htm">Supper</a> <a href="/luke/12-1.htm">Thousands</a> <a href="/acts/25-23.htm">Tribunes</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 6</div>1. <a href="/mark/6-1.htm">Jesus is a prophet without honor in his own country.</a> 7. <a href="/mark/6-7.htm">He gives the twelve power over unclean spirits.</a> 14. <a href="/mark/6-14.htm">Various opinions of Jesus.</a> 16. <a href="/mark/6-16.htm">John the Baptist is imprisoned, beheaded, and buried.</a> 30. <a href="/mark/6-30.htm">The apostles return from preaching.</a> 34. <a href="/mark/6-34.htm">The miracle of five loaves and two fishes.</a> 45. <a href="/mark/6-45.htm">Jesus walks on the sea;</a> 53. <a href="/mark/6-53.htm">and heals all who touch him.</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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This reflects the Hellenistic influence on Herod's court and highlights the cultural tensions between Jewish customs and Roman practices. The mention of Herod's birthday sets the stage for the events that follow, indicating a time of festivity and indulgence.her opportunity arose This phrase refers to the opportunity for Herodias, Herod's wife, to exact revenge on John the Baptist. John had publicly criticized Herod's marriage to Herodias, who was previously married to Herod's brother, Philip. This opportunity was orchestrated by Herodias, who harbored a grudge against John for his condemnation. The phrase suggests a premeditated plan and highlights the theme of manipulation and deceit.Herod held a banquet Banquets in the ancient world were significant social events, often used to display wealth and power. Herod's banquet would have been an extravagant affair, showcasing his status and influence. Such gatherings were also occasions for political maneuvering and alliances, reflecting Herod's desire to maintain his position and favor with both Roman authorities and local leaders.for his nobles and military commanders and the leading men of Galilee The guest list underscores the political nature of the banquet. Nobles and military commanders were key figures in maintaining Herod's rule, while the leading men of Galilee represented the local elite. This assembly of influential individuals highlights the interconnectedness of political, military, and social power in Herod's reign. It also sets the stage for the dramatic events that follow, as the presence of these figures adds weight to the decisions made during the banquet.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/h/herod_antipas.htm">Herod Antipas</a> The tetrarch of Galilee and Perea, son of Herod the Great. Known for his role in the execution of John the Baptist. 2. <a href="/topical/h/herodias.htm">Herodias</a> The wife of Herod Antipas, previously married to his brother Philip. Herodias held a grudge against John the Baptist for condemning her marriage to Herod. 3. <a href="/topical/s/salome.htm">Salome</a> The daughter of Herodias, who danced at Herod's banquet, leading to the beheading of John the Baptist. 4. <a href="/topical/n/nobles_and_military_commanders.htm">Nobles and Military Commanders</a> High-ranking officials and leaders in Herod's court, present at the banquet. 5. <a href="/topical/g/galilee.htm">Galilee</a> The region over which Herod Antipas ruled, and the setting for this event.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_dangers_of_pride_and_power.htm">The Dangers of Pride and Power</a> Herod's banquet was a display of his power and status. Pride can lead to poor decisions, especially when trying to impress others. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_rash_promises.htm">The Consequences of Rash Promises</a> Herod's promise to Salome, made in a moment of pride and pleasure, led to the tragic execution of John the Baptist. We must be cautious with our words and commitments. <a href="/topical/t/the_influence_of_ungodly_counsel.htm">The Influence of Ungodly Counsel</a> Herodias's manipulation of Herod through her daughter shows the impact of ungodly counsel. We should seek wisdom from Godly sources. <a href="/topical/m/moral_courage_vs._compromise.htm">Moral Courage vs. Compromise</a> John the Baptist stood firm in his convictions, even at the cost of his life. Believers are called to uphold truth and righteousness, regardless of the consequences. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_accountability.htm">The Role of Accountability</a> Herod's actions were influenced by those around him. Surrounding ourselves with Godly individuals can help us remain accountable and make wise decisions.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 6</a> <a href="/q/who_was_herodias_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Herodias in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_essence_of_biblical_hebrew.htm">What led to John the Baptist's beheading?</a> <a href="/q/should_christians_celebrate_birthdays.htm">Should Christians celebrate their birthdays?</a> <a href="/q/who_were_herod,_antipas,_archelaus.htm">Who were Herod the Great, Antipas, and Archelaus?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(21-29) And when a convenient day was come.--See Notes on <a href="/context/matthew/14-6.htm" title="But when Herod's birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod.">Matthew 14:6-12</a>.His lords, high captains, and chief estates.--St. Mark alone gives the account of the guests. The three words mean respectively--(1) the magnates, or officials of the court; (2) the chiliarchs, or chief captains (literally, captain of a thousand--the same word as in <a href="/acts/21-31.htm" title="And as they went about to kill him, tidings came to the chief captain of the band, that all Jerusalem was in an uproar.">Acts 21:31</a>; <a href="/acts/26-26.htm" title="For the king knows of these things, before whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him; for this thing was not done in a corner.">Acts 26:26</a>) in the Roman legion; (3) the chief men ("estates" to modern ears is too formal a word), probably the large landowners of the province. <a href="/commentaries/mark/6-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>On τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Neuter 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. [Herod’s] αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. birthday, γενεσίοις (genesiois) Noun - Dative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1077.htm">Strong's 1077: </a> A birthday celebration. Neuter plural of a derivative of genesis; birthday ceremonies. [her] opportunity εὐκαίρου (eukairou) Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2121.htm">Strong's 2121: </a> Opportune, timely, suitable; perhaps sometimes: holiday, festival. From eu and kairos; well-timed, i.e. Opportune. arose. γενομένης (genomenēs) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. Herod Ἡρῴδης (Hērōdēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2264.htm">Strong's 2264: </a> Compound of heros and eidos; heroic; Herod, the name of four Jewish kings. held ἐποίησεν (epoiēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. a banquet δεῖπνον (deipnon) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1173.htm">Strong's 1173: </a> A dinner, an afternoon or evening meal. From the same as dapane; dinner, i.e. The chief meal. for τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative 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. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. nobles μεγιστᾶσιν (megistasin) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3175.htm">Strong's 3175: </a> A great one, a lord; a courtier, satrap, nobleman. Plural from megistos; grandees. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. military commanders, χιλιάρχοις (chiliarchois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5506.htm">Strong's 5506: </a> A commander of a thousand men, a military tribune. From chilioi and archo; the commander of a thousand soldiers as well as καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative 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. leading [men] πρώτοις (prōtois) Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4413.htm">Strong's 4413: </a> First, before, principal, most important. Contracted superlative of pro; foremost. of Galilee. Γαλιλαίας (Galilaias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1056.htm">Strong's 1056: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Galiloea, a region of Palestine. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/6-21.htm">Mark 6:21 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/mark/6-21.htm">Mark 6:21 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/mark/6-21.htm">Mark 6:21 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/mark/6-21.htm">Mark 6:21 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/mark/6-21.htm">Mark 6:21 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/6-21.htm">Mark 6:21 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/6-21.htm">Mark 6:21 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/6-21.htm">Mark 6:21 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/mark/6-21.htm">Mark 6:21 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/mark/6-21.htm">Mark 6:21 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/mark/6-21.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 6:21 Then a convenient day came that Herod (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/6-20.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 6:20"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 6:20" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/6-22.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 6:22"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 6:22" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>