Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

But when Herod's birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod.

The daughter

Danced

General references

Bible References

Birth-day

Genesis 40:20
On the third day, which was Pharaoh’s birthday, he gave a feast for all his servants. He lifted up the heads of the chief cupbearer and the chief baker.
Esther 1:2
In those days King Ahasuerus reigned from his royal throne in the fortress at Susa.
Esther 2:18
The king held a great banquet for all his officials and staff. It was Esther’s banquet. He freed his provinces from tax payments and gave gifts worthy of the king’s bounty.
Daniel 5:1
King Belshazzar held a great feast for 1,000 of his nobles and drank wine in their presence.
Hosea 1:5
On that day I will break the bow of Israel
in the Valley of Jezreel.
Mark 6:21
Now an opportune time came on his birthday, when Herod gave a banquet for his nobles, military commanders, and the leading men of Galilee.

The daughter

Matthew 22:24
“Teacher, Moses said, if a man dies, having no children, his brother is to marry his wife and raise up offspring for his brother.

Danced

Esther 1:10
On the seventh day, when the king was feeling good from the wine, Ahasuerus commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carkas, the seven eunuchs who personally served him,

General references

Mark 6:22
When Herodias’s own daughter came in and danced, she pleased Herod and his guests. The king said to the girl, “Ask me whatever you want, and I’ll give it to you.”

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