Mark 6:26
And the king was exceeding sorry; yet for his oath’s sake, and for their sakes which sat with him, he would not reject her.
Cross-references
Mark 6:14
Historical context
In Mark 6:14, Herod fears John has risen, providing background for his distress in v26 over having killed him.
Matthew 14:9
Parallel
Matthew 14:9 is the synoptic parallel—records the same event of Herod's regret and command to behead John.
Matthew 27:24
Parallel
Pilate washes his hands in Matthew 27:24 — a parallel scene of a ruler reluctantly condemning an innocent man under pressure.
Daniel 6:14
Parallel
In Daniel 6:14, King Darius is distressed over Daniel’s fate due to an unchangeable decree — a direct parallel to Herod’s anguish over John.