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Mark 6:24

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 6:24 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And she went out, and said unto her mother, What shall I ask? And she said, The head of John the Baptizer.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And she went out, and said unto her mother, What shall I ask? And she said, The head of John the Baptizer.
Mark 6:24 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 6

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
21And when a convenient day was come, that Herod on his birthday made a supper to his lords, and the high captains, and the chief men of Galilee;
22and when the daughter of Herodias herself came in and danced, she pleased Herod and them that sat at meat with him; and the king said unto the damsel, Ask of me whatsoever thou wilt, and I will give it thee.
23And he sware unto her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will give it thee, unto the half of my kingdom.
24And she went out, and said unto her mother, What shall I ask? And she said, The head of John the Baptizer.
25And she came in straightway with haste unto the king, and asked, saying, I will that thou forthwith give me on a platter the head of John the Baptist.
26And the king was exceeding sorry; but for the sake of his oaths, and of them that sat at meat, he would not reject her.
27And straightway the king sent forth a soldier of his guard, and commanded to bring his head: and he went and beheaded him in the prison,
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And she went forth and said unto her mother, etc..] The king having made such a promise to her, and annexed his oath to it, she thought proper before she asked any thing of him, to withdraw from the hall and company, and consider with herself, and consult with her mother, who was not at the entertainment; it being not usual in those eastern countries, for women to sit at table, at any grand festival: to whom she reported the offer the king had made, and desired she would be pleased to direct her, what request to make saying, what shall I ask? To which her mother made answer, without taking any further time to think of it, being prepared for it, and determined in her mind, whenever she had an…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“said: Gen 27:8-11; Ch2 22:3, Ch2 22:4; Eze 19:2, Eze 19:3; Mat 14:8 The head: Job 31:31; Psa 27:2, Psa 37:12, Psa 37:14; Pro 27:3, Pro 27:4; Act 23:12, Act 23:13 Mark 6:25”
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