18 Because John had said to Herod, ^a“It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife.”  ‡

19 Therefore Herodias held it against him and wanted to kill him, but she could not;  ‡

21 ^aThen an opportune day came when Herod ^bon his birthday gave a feast for his nobles, the high officers, and the chief men of Galilee.  ‡

22 And when Herodias’ daughter herself came in and danced, and pleased Herod and those who sat with him, the king said to the girl, “Ask me whatever you want, and I will give it to you.”