Matthew 14:11 meaning and explanation

John’s head was brought in on a platter and presented to the girl, who carried it to her mother.

Matthew 14:11, Berean Standard Bible

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Herod Antipas, ruler of Galilee, had imprisoned John the Baptist for publicly condemning his marriage to Herodias, his brother's wife. At Herod's birthday feast, Herodias's daughter danced and pleased him, and he swore an oath to give her anything.

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