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Herod raises an empty hand as he swears an oath to the daughter.
Artwork is an interpretation. Scripture is quoted from the People's Open Bible. Flashback: John’s imprisonment and death, following Herod’s report.

Mark 6:23

Herod Swears an Oath

Sent Out, Fed, and Reassured · Mark 6

Story guide: Herod raises one empty hand beside his face as he swears his oath to the listening daughter.

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23And he swore to her, “Whatever you ask me, I will give you, up to half of my kingdom.”

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