Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The king was distressed, but because of his oaths and his dinner guests, he ordered that her request be granted New Living Translation Then the king regretted what he had said; but because of the vow he had made in front of his guests, he issued the necessary orders. English Standard Version And the king was sorry, but because of his oaths and his guests he commanded it to be given. Berean Standard Bible The king was grieved, but because of his oaths and his guests, he ordered that her wish be granted Berean Literal Bible And the king having been grieved, on account of the oaths and those reclining with him, he commanded it to be given. King James Bible 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. New King James Version 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. New American Standard Bible And although he was grieved, the king commanded it to be given because of his oaths and his dinner guests. NASB 1995 Although he was grieved, the king commanded it to be given because of his oaths, and because of his dinner guests. NASB 1977 And although he was grieved, the king commanded it to be given because of his oaths, and because of his dinner guests. Legacy Standard Bible And although he was grieved, the king commanded it to be given because of his oaths, and because of his dinner guests. Amplified Bible The king was distressed, but because of his oaths, and because of his dinner guests, he ordered it to be given her. Christian Standard Bible Although the king regretted it, he commanded that it be granted because of his oaths and his guests. Holman Christian Standard Bible Although the king regretted it, he commanded that it be granted because of his oaths and his guests. American Standard Version 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; Aramaic Bible in Plain English And it saddened the King, but because of the oath and the guests, he commanded that it be given to her. Contemporary English Version 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 Douay-Rheims Bible 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. English Revised Version 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; GOD'S WORD® Translation The king regretted his promise. But because of his oath and his guests, he ordered that her wish be granted. Good News Translation 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. International Standard Version Under pressure because of his promises and his assembled guests, the king ordered that it be done. Literal Standard Version and the king was grieved, but because of the oaths and of those dining with him, he commanded [it] to be given; Majority Standard Bible The king was grieved, but because of his oaths and his guests, he ordered that her wish be granted New American Bible The king was distressed, but because of his oaths and the guests who were present, he ordered that it be given, NET Bible Although it grieved the king, because of his oath and the dinner guests he commanded it to be given. New Revised Standard Version The king was grieved, yet out of regard for his oaths and for the guests, he commanded it to be given; New Heart English Bible 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, Webster's Bible Translation 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. Weymouth New Testament 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, World English Bible 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, Young's Literal Translation and the king was grieved, but because of the oaths and of those reclining with him, he commanded it to be given; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Beheading of John…8Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.” 9 The king was grieved, but because of his oaths and his guests, he ordered that her wish be granted 10and sent to have John beheaded in the prison.… Cross References Jeremiah 44:25 This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: As for you and your wives, you have spoken with your mouths and fulfilled with your hands your words: 'We will surely perform our vows that we have made to burn incense to the Queen of Heaven and to pour out drink offerings to her.' Go ahead, then, do what you have promised! Keep your vows! Matthew 14:8 Prompted by her mother, she said, "Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist." Matthew 14:10 and sent to have John beheaded in the prison. Mark 6:26 The king was consumed with sorrow, but because of his oaths and his guests, he did not want to refuse her. Treasury of Scripture 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. Matthew 14:1 At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus, Mark 6:14 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. Matthew 14:5 And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet. Matthew 27:17-26 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? … Daniel 6:14-16 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. Numbers 30:5-8 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… Judges 11:30,31,39 And Jephthah vowed a vow unto the LORD, and said, If thou shalt without fail deliver the children of Ammon into mine hands, … Judges 21:1,7-23 Now the men of Israel had sworn in Mizpeh, saying, There shall not any of us give his daughter unto Benjamin to wife… Jump to Previous Account Although Commanded Deeply Dinner Distressed Grieved Guests Lying Meat Nevertheless Oath Oaths Oath's Order Ordered Reclining Repeated Request Sad Sake Sat Sorry Table VexedJump to Next Account Although Commanded Deeply Dinner Distressed Grieved Guests Lying Meat Nevertheless Oath Oaths Oath's Order Ordered Reclining Repeated Request Sad Sake Sat Sorry Table VexedMatthew 14 1. Herod's opinion of Jesus.3. Wherefore John Baptist was beheaded. 13. Jesus departs into a solitary place, 15. where he feeds five thousand men with five loves and two fishes. 22. He walks on the sea to his disciples; 34. and landing at Gennesaret, 35. heals the sick who touch of the hem of his garment. (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.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. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Theὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: 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 Strong's 935: 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 Strong's 3076: To pain, grieve, vex. From lupe; to distress; reflexively or passively, to be sad. but because of διὰ (dia) Preposition Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. [his] τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: 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 Strong's 3727: An oath. From herkos; a limit, i.e. restraint. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. his guests, συνανακειμένους (synanakeimenous) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 4873: 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 Strong's 2753: 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 Strong's 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. 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