6. On Herod's birthday the daughter of Herodias danced in front of the whole group. Herod was so pleased
7. that he promised her, “I swear that I will give you anything you ask for!”
8. At her mother's suggestion she asked him, “Give me here and now the head of John the Baptist on a dish!”
9. 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.
10. So he had John beheaded in prison.