The Death Of John The Baptist. Mark 6: 14-29

These clips were taken from the 2000 TV miniseries "Jesus". Here we see John The Baptist confront Herod Antipas over his illegitimate relationship with Herodias. Antipas has John imprisoned and after being pleased with a birthday dance by Herodias' daughter Salome, offers to give her whatever she wants. Salome confers with her mother and then asks for the head of John on a platter. Herod was very distressed by this request because he admired John as a prophet, but would not break his promise to Salome. John was then beheaded in prison by guards and John's head was delivered on a platter. You can read about this story in the book of Mark, chapter 6, verses 14 through 29.