Matthew 14:11
“And his head was brought in a charger, and given to the damsel: and she brought it to her mother.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
By the executioner that cut it off, to Herod, whilst he and his guests were at table; by which it should seem, that the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Matthew 14:6-12
See also Mar 6:21-29. But when Herod’s birthday was come Kings were accustomed to observe the day of their birth with…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Matthew 14:1-12
We have here the story of John's martyrdom. Observe,
I. The occasion of relating this story here, Mat 14:1, Mat 14:2.…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
brought it to her mother The revenge of Herodias recalls the story of Fulvia, who treated with great indignity the head…
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