Mark 6:23 — And he swore to her, “Whatever you ask me, I will give it to you; up to half of… — AMP | maBible

Read Mark 6:23 (Amplified Bible) on maBible, the Bible online. Other reference formats: Mark 6.23, Mark 6v23, Mc. 6:23. And he swore to her, “Whatever you ask me, I will give it to you; up to half of my kingdom.” [Esth 5:3, 6]

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23 And he swore to her, “Whatever you ask me, I will give it to you; up to half of my kingdom.” [Esth 5:3, 6]

Notes and references

This was intended as an expression of generosity rather than a literal offer. In reality Herod was a tetrarch, a puppet ruler under Rome, and did not have authority over a “kingdom.”

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Author: Marc · Written: Entre 65 et 70 ap. J.-C. · Reading time: 1h30 · Characters: Hérode Antipas, Bartimée, Joseph d'Arimathée, Jean-Baptiste, Pierre, Jacques, fils de Zébédée, Jean, fils de Zébédée, Marie de Magdala, Ponce Pilate

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