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So he swore a great oath that he would give her whatever she requested. Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me—here, on a platter—the head of John the Baptizer!” The king was sorry; but because of his oaths, and his guests, he gave orders for it to be given to her.

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that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked. Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.” The king was distressed, but because of his oaths and his dinner guests, he ordered that her request be granted

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