And the king was exceeding sorry; yet for his oath’s sake, and for their sakes which sat with him, he would not reject her.
El rey se sintió muy mal por esto, pero había hecho una promesa delante de todos en la fiesta, y no podía echarse atrás sin parecer débil.
El rey cumplió una promesa imprudente por temor a quedar mal delante de otros.
📚 Contexto Histórico
In the biblical narrative, this verse describes King Herod Antipas during a lavish banquet where he rashly promised his step-daughter anything she asked after her dance, as a way to honor her performance. Herod had previously imprisoned John the Baptist due to his wife Herodias' grudge against the prophet's criticisms. This event highlights the cultural emphasis in ancient Jewish and Roman society on keeping oaths, even when they led to regrettable outcomes, as breaking them could bring shame before peers.
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