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
It happened on the third day, which was Pharaoh's birthday that he made a feast for all his servants. He lifted up the head of the chief cupbearer and the head of the chief baker among his servants.
Esther 1:2
When King Ahasuerus was ruling in Shushan, his strong town,
Esther 2:18
The king gave a great feast for all his captains and his servants and Esther. He gave orders through all the divisions of his kingdom for a release (amnesty) (day of rest) to the provinces, and gave wealth from his store.
Daniel 5:1
King Belshazzar held a great feast for a thousand of his lords, and drank wine with them.
Hosea 1:5
It will happen that I will break the bow (strength) of Israel in the valley of Jezrell.
Mark 6:21
It was Herod's birthday. He invited his lords, the military commanders, and the prominent men of Galilee to supper.

The daughter

Matthew 22:24
Teacher, Moses said if a man dies having no children, his brother should marry his wife, and bring up seed for his brother.

Danced

Esther 1:10
On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was glad with wine, he gave orders to Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, and Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, the seven eunuchs who served in the presences of King Ahasuerus.

General references

Mark 6:22
When the daughter of Herodias danced for Herod and his guests, she pleased him so much he promised her anything she desired.