Salome
Salome, the daughter of Herodias, danced before Herod and requested the execution of John the Baptist.
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Summary
A woman living at the time of New Testament, only mentioned at Matthew 14:6; only referred to as Salome; a daughter of Herod Philip I and Herodias.
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- .Salome
Mentions
- On Herod’s birthday, however, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod