Mark 6:23

23 He swore an oath to her: "I'll give you anything you ask for, up to half of my kingdom."

Mark 6:23 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 6:23

And he sware unto her
He added an oath to what he had before said, the more to confirm it, and to encourage her in her request, and which he repeated in stronger language:

whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will give it thee, unto the half
of my kingdom; (See Gill on Matthew 14:7).

Mark 6:23 In-Context

21 An opportunity finally came on Herod's birthday. Herod gave a dinner for his top officials, army officers, and the most important people of Galilee.

22 His daughter, that is, Herodias' daughter, came in and danced. Herod and his guests were delighted with her. The king told the girl, "Ask me for anything you want, and I'll give it to you."

23 He swore an oath to her: "I'll give you anything you ask for, up to half of my kingdom."

24 So she went out and asked her mother, "What should I ask for?" Her mother said, "Ask for the head of John the Baptizer."

25 So the girl hurried back to the king with her request. She said, "I want you to give me the head of John the Baptizer on a platter at once."