Matthew 14:9
King James Version
“And the king was sorry: nevertheless for the oath’s sake, and them which sat with him at meat, he commanded to be given”
Context
6But when Herod’s birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod.
7Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she would ask.
8And she, being before instructed of her mother, said, Give me here John Baptist’s head in a charger.
9And the king was sorry: nevertheless for the oath’s sake, and them which sat with him at meat, he commanded to be given
10And he sent, and beheaded John in the prison.
11And his head was brought in a charger, and given to the damsel: and she brought to her mother.
12And his disciples came, and took up the body, and buried it, and went and told Jesus.