Matthew 14:6
“But when Herod's birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them , and pleased Herod.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But when Herod's birthday was kept,.... The birthdays of princes, both of their coming into the world, and accession to…
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
the daughter of Herodias Salome; she was afterwards married to her uncle Herod-Philip, the tetrarch, and on his death to…
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