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And the king was exceedingly sorry; but because of his oaths and his guests he did not want to break his word to her.
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And immediately the king sent a soldier of the guard and gave orders to bring his head. He went and beheaded him in the prison,
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and brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the girl; and the girl gave it to her mother.
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When his disciples heard of it, they came and took his body, and laid it in a tomb.
30
The apostles returned to Jesus, and told him all that they had done and taught.
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