Bible Verses About "Who Was Salome in the Bible"
Salome was the daughter of Herodias whose dance before Herod Antipas led to the beheading of John the Baptist, though she later appears among the faithful women at Jesus' tomb.
Salome was the daughter of Herodias whose dance before Herod Antipas led to the beheading of John the Baptist, though she later appears among the faithful women at Jesus' tomb.
"And when the daughter of the said Herodias came in, and danced, and pleased Herod and them that sat with him, the king said unto the damsel, Ask of me whatsoever thou wilt, and I will give it thee. And he sware unto her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will give it thee, unto the half of my kingdom. And she went forth, and said unto her mother, What shall I ask? And she said, The head of John the Baptist." — Mark 6:22-25 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Who Was Salome in the Bible?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"And when the daughter of the said Herodias came in, and danced, and pleased Herod and them that sat with him, the king said unto the damsel, Ask of me whatsoever thou wilt, and I will give it thee. And he sware unto her, Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me, I will give it thee, unto the half of my kingdom. And she went forth, and said unto her mother, What shall I ask? And she said, The head of John the Baptist."
"And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him."
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Who Was Herodias in the Bible?
Mark 6:17-19 · Mark 6:24-28
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Matthew 2:2-3 · Matthew 2:16 · Matthew 2:19-20
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Matthew 3:1-2 · John 1:29 · Matthew 11:11
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Genesis 14:18 · Hebrews 7:1-3 · Psalm 110:4
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Genesis 12:1-3 · Romans 4:3 · Hebrews 11:8
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