“Therefore Herodias had a quarrel against him, and would have killed him; but she could not:”
King James Version (KJV)
6:20 And preserved him - Against all the malice and contrivances of Herodias. And when he heard him - Probably sending for him, at times, during his imprisonment, which continued a year and a half. He heard him gladly - Delusive joy! While Herodias lay in his bosom.
6:21 A convenient day - Convenient for her purpose. His lords, captains, and principal men of Galilee - The great men of the court, the army, and the province.
Mr 6:19 Would have killed him. The wicked woman sought his murder, but could not kill him because Herod refused to consent.