Matthew 14:9
“And the king was sorry: nevertheless for the oath's sake, and them which sat with him at meat, he commanded it to be given her.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the king was sorry,.... As he might be upon many accounts; partly on account of John, whom, notwithstanding his…
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
for the oaths" sake "Because of the oaths;" he had sworn repeatedly.
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