Mark 6:23
And he sware unto her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will give it thee, unto the half of my kingdom.
Cross-references
In Esther 5:3, Ahasuerus offers Esther 'up to half the kingdom'—identical phrasing to Herod's promise.
In Esther 5:6, Ahasuerus again offers Esther 'up to half the kingdom'—repeated parallel to Herod's oath.
In Esther 7:2, Ahasuerus offers Esther 'up to half the kingdom' a third time—direct parallel to Herod's offer.
In Matthew 5:34-37, Jesus forbids oaths like Herod's, teaching simple yes/no instead—contrast to Herod's rash vow.
Matthew 14:7 records the same oath from Herod to the daughter—parallel account of the event.
Leviticus 5:4 addresses thoughtless oaths—Herod's rash promise to the daughter fits this guilt category.
In Deuteronomy 23:23, vows to God must be kept — Herod's rash oath to give half his kingdom mirrors this principle of binding promises.
1 Kings 13:8 uses the same 'half your house' phrase — the prophet refuses even half the king's offer, contrasting Herod's pledge.
Ecclesiastes 5:2 warns against hasty words before God — Herod's quick oath exemplifies this folly.
In Acts 23:12, Jews bind themselves with an oath to kill Paul — similar to Herod's oath that led to John's beheading.
Proverbs 6:2 warns of being snared by your own words—Herod's oath exemplifies this trap.
Proverbs 18:7 warns that a fool's mouth ruins him — Herod's promise to the girl fits this description of self-destructive speech.
Judges 21:1 records another rash oath — Israel swore not to give daughters to Benjaminites, leading to conflict. Both show dangerous vows.