Mat 14:9 | Clarke | e4.org | Verse 9. The king was sorry ] He knew John to be a righteous man, and at first did many things gladly which John told him it was his duty to perform: . Nevertheless, for the oath's sake ] The OATHS, ορκους-he had probably sworn again and again-one sin begets many. And them which sat with him at meat ] Who were probably such as himself, and would have considered it a breach of honour if he had not fulfilled his sworn promise: he therefore commanded it to be given !

‏ Matthew 14:9

Verse 9. The king was sorry] He knew John to be a righteous man, and at first did many things gladly which John told him it was his duty to perform: Mr 6:20.

Nevertheless, for the oath's sake] The OATHS, ορκους-he had probably sworn again and again-one sin begets many.

And them which sat with him at meat] Who were probably such as himself, and would have considered it a breach of honour if he had not fulfilled his sworn promise: he therefore commanded it to be given!