And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long {season}, because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him.

The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him, Get thee out, and depart hence: for Herod will kill thee.

And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, Who is this?

And the king talked with Gehazi the servant of the man of God, saying, Tell me, I pray thee, all the great things that Elisha hath done.

And he sent, and beheaded John in the prison.

But when Herod heard {thereof}, he said, It is John, whom I beheaded: he is risen from the dead.