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

Esther 5:3 Parallel

In Esther 5:3, Ahasuerus offers Esther 'up to half the kingdom'—identical phrasing to Herod's promise.

Esther 5:6 Parallel

In Esther 5:6, Ahasuerus again offers Esther 'up to half the kingdom'—repeated parallel to Herod's oath.

Esther 7:2 Parallel

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.

Acts 23:12 Parallel

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 Parallel

Judges 21:1 records another rash oath — Israel swore not to give daughters to Benjaminites, leading to conflict. Both show dangerous vows.