Mark 6:26

Although it grieved the king deeply, he did not want to reject her request because of his oath and his guests.

Matthew 14:9

Although it grieved the king, because of his oath and the dinner guests he commanded it to be given.

Matthew 27:3-5

Now when Judas, who had betrayed him, saw that Jesus had been condemned, he regretted what he had done and returned the thirty silver coins to the chief priests and the elders,

Matthew 27:24-25

When Pilate saw that he could do nothing, but that instead a riot was starting, he took some water, washed his hands before the crowd and said, "I am innocent of this man's blood. You take care of it yourselves!"

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Summary

And the king was exceeding sorry; yet for his oath's sake, and for their sakes which sat with him, he would not reject her.

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General references

Matthew 14:9
Although it grieved the king, because of his oath and the dinner guests he commanded it to be given.
Matthew 27:3
Now when Judas, who had betrayed him, saw that Jesus had been condemned, he regretted what he had done and returned the thirty silver coins to the chief priests and the elders,

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