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that he promised her, “I swear that I will give you anything you ask for!”

At her mother's suggestion she asked him, “Give me here and now the head of John the Baptist on a plate!”

The king was sad, but because of the promise he had made in front of all his guests he gave orders that her wish be granted.

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that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked. Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.” The king was distressed, but because of his oaths and his dinner guests, he ordered that her request be granted

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