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22 The daughter of Herodias came in and danced before them. This made Herod and his friends happy. The king said to the girl, “Ask me for whatever you want and I will give it to you.” 23 Then he made a promise to her, “Whatever you ask for, I will give it to you. I will give you even half of my nation.” 24 She went to her mother and asked, “What should I ask for?” The mother answered, “I want the head of John the Baptist.”

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