26 Though the king was deeply distressed,(A) because of his oaths(B) and the guests[a] he did not want to refuse(C) her.

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  1. Mark 6:26 Lit and those reclining at the table

26 The king was greatly distressed, but because of his oaths and his dinner guests, he did not want to refuse her.

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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.

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