Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
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.
The oath's
General references
Bible References
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Matthew 14:5
Herod wanted to put him to death but he feared the people since they believed John was a prophet.
Matthew 27:17
When they assembled, Pilate asked: What is your choice? Barabbas or Jesus, the one called the Christ?
Daniel 6:14
Then the king, when he heard these words, was very displeased with himself. He was determined that Daniel not be delivered to him; and he labored all day to rescue him.
Mark 6:20
But Herod feared John. He knew he was a righteous and holy man so he kept him safe. That is why he listened to John but was perplexed.
Luke 13:32
Jesus told them: Go tell that fox I cast out demons and heal people today and tomorrow. On the third day my work will be finished.
John 19:12
As a result of this Pilate sought to release him. The Jews cried out: If you release this man you are not Caesar's friend. Every one that makes himself a king speaks against Caesar.
Acts 24:23
He commanded a centurion to keep Paul. Allow him some freedom of custody and that some of his people should come and minister to him.
Acts 25:3
They desired favor against him that he would transfer him to Jerusalem. Then they would ambush him along the way and kill him.
The oath's
Numbers 30:5
If her father forbids her to fulfill the vow when he hears about it, she is not required to keep it. Jehovah will forgive her, because her father refused to let her keep it.
Judges 11:30
Jephthah promised Jehovah: If you give me victory over the Ammonites,
Judges 21:1
The Israelites gathered at Mizpah. They made a solemn promise to Jehovah: None of us will allow a daughter to marry a Benjaminite.
1 Samuel 14:24
And all the people were with Saul. There were about twenty thousand men. The fight was general through all the mountains of Ephraim. Saul made a great error that day. He put the people under an oath, saying: Let that man be cursed who eats any food before evening. I have taken vengeance on my enemies. So the people did not eat.
1 Samuel 25:22
May God punish me if I do not kill every one of those men before morning!
1 Samuel 28:10
Saul made a sacred vow. By the living God Jehovah I promise that you will not be punished for doing this, he told her.
2 Kings 6:31
He exclaimed: May God strike me dead if Elisha is not beheaded before the day is over!
Ecclesiastes 5:2
Do not be in a hurry to talk. Do not be eager to speak in the presence of God. Since God is in heaven and you are on earth, limit the number of your words.
General references
Mark 6:26
The king was very sorry. Even so he kept his promise to her. He did not turn her down. This also showed his dinner guests he was a man of his word.
Luke 23:20
Pilate spoke to them again desiring to release Jesus.