Mar 6:21 | MHM | STEP | v. 21–25 : On Herod’s birthday, he gave a banquet for his officials. Herodias’s daughter danced and pleased Herod and his guests. Herod promised to give her anything she wanted, even up to half his kingdom. She asked her mother what to request, and Herodias told her to ask for the head of John the Baptist. The girl asked for John’s head on a platter, and she wanted it right away (Mark 6:24-25 ). Herod had made a foolish promise and now felt trapped.

‏ Mark 6:21

v. 21–25: On Herod’s birthday, he gave a banquet for his officials. Herodias’s daughter danced and pleased Herod and his guests. Herod promised to give her anything she wanted, even up to half his kingdom. She asked her mother what to request, and Herodias told her to ask for the head of John the Baptist. The girl asked for John’s head on a platter, and she wanted it right away (Mark 6:24-25 ^a). Herod had made a foolish promise and now felt trapped.