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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 it was Pharaoh's birthday, so he gave a feast for all his servants. He "lifted up" the head of the chief cupbearer and the head of the chief baker in the midst of his servants.
Esther 1:2
In those days, as King Ahasuerus sat on his royal throne in Susa the citadel,
Esther 2:18
Then the king prepared a large banquet for all his officials and his servants -- it was actually Esther's banquet. He also set aside a holiday for the provinces, and he provided for offerings at the king's expense.
Daniel 5:1
King Belshazzar prepared a great banquet for a thousand of his nobles, and he was drinking wine in front of them all.
Hosea 1:5
At that time, I will destroy the military power of Israel in the valley of Jezreel."
Mark 6:21
But a suitable day came, when Herod gave a banquet on his birthday for his court officials, military commanders, and leaders of Galilee.

The daughter

Matthew 22:24
"Teacher, Moses said, 'If a man dies without having children, his brother must marry the widow and father children for his brother.'

Danced

Esther 1:10
On the seventh day, as King Ahasuerus was feeling the effects of the wine, he ordered Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven eunuchs who attended him,

General references

Mark 6:22
When his daughter Herodias came in and danced, she pleased Herod and his dinner guests. The king said to the girl, "Ask me for whatever you want and I will give it to you."

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