KJV ORIGINAL
And he sware unto her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will give it thee, unto the half of my kingdom.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He swore to her, 'Whatever you ask me for, I'll give it to you, even up to half my kingdom.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes people make promises they'll definitely regret.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Mark 6, King Herod Antipas is hosting a birthday banquet for himself, where his stepdaughter performs a dance that greatly pleases him and his guests. Pleased with her performance, Herod makes a rash oath to give her whatever she asks, up to half his kingdom, in front of his dinner companions. This event occurs in the broader context of Herod's earlier imprisonment of John the Baptist, which stems from John's criticism of Herod's unlawful marriage.
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