Matthew 14:1-12

At that time, Herod, the tetrarch, heard of the fame of Jesus and said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist. He has risen from the dead and these signs are coming from him.”

Herod had arrested John and imprisoned him at the request of Herodias, who had been married to his brother, Philip. John had challenged him, telling him that it was not lawful for him have her. Herod would have put him to death, but he feared the people, who realized he was a prophet.

But when Herod's birthday came, Herodias’s daughter danced before the guests and pleased Herod, so he swore that he would give her whatever she requested. She then asked, at the prompting of her mother, and said, “Bring me the head of John the Baptist, here, on a platter.”

The king regretted his oath, but because everyone at the party had heard him, he commanded that it be given to here. So, he had John beheaded in the prison. They then brought his head in on a platter and give it to the girl, who then brought it to her mother. However, John’s disciples came and took his body for burial. They then went and told Jesus

Mark 6:14-29

King Herod heard of him—for his fame was widespread—and he said that John the Baptist had risen from the dead and was responsible for these signs. Others said that he must be Elijah. And others said that he was a prophet like the past prophets. But when Herod heard the stories, he said, “It is John, whom I beheaded. He has risen from the dead.”

Earlier, Herod had arrested John, himself, and had imprisoned him. It came at Herodias’ insistence, his brother Philip's wife, whom he had married. John, however, had said to Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife.”

Therefore, Herodias hated him and would have killed him, but she could not because Herod feared John. Herod knew that he was a just and holy man from what he had observed, so he protected him. Herod gladly heard what John proclaimed, but it left him puzzled.

But an opportunity came on Herod’s birthday, when he celebrated with his political and military advisors, as well as the leading men of Galilee. When the daughter of Herodias entertained them by dancing, it pleased Herod and everyone there. So, the king said to the girl, “Ask me for anything you would like, and I’ll give it to you.” And he swore to her, saying, “Whatever ask from me, I’ll give you—up to half of my kingdom!”

She left and asked her mother, “What shall I ask?” And she said, “The head of John the Baptist.” She hurried back to the king and said, “Please give me, right now, the head of John the Baptist on a platter.”

This made the king very sad, but because of his oath and the fact that his guests had heard him, he gave in to the girl. Immediately the king sent an executioner, and commanded that his head be brought. And he went and beheaded him in the prison, brought his head on a platter, and gave it to the girl. She, in turn, gave it to her mother. When his disciples heard about it, they came, took his corpse, and laid it in a tomb.

Luke 9:7-9

Now Herod, the tetrarch, heard of all that Jesus did and was perplexed, because some said that John had been raised from the dead, and some, that Elijah had appeared, and others, that one of the old prophets had risen again. But Herod said, “I beheaded John. So, who is this that I hear so much about?” And he desired to see him.