Mat 14:9 | NETfull | STEP | Although it grieved the king, because of his oath and the dinner guests he commanded it to be given.

Matthew 14:9

9 Although it grieved the king, ^{▼▼ Grk “and being grieved, the king commanded.”} ^{▼▼ Herod was technically not a king, but this reflects popular usage. See the note on tetrarch in 14:1.} because of his oath and the dinner guests he commanded it to be given.