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Who was the wicked woman who desired John the Baptist’s head on a platter?
Delilah
Salome
Athaliah
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Mark 6:17-28 - Herodias’ grudge against John led to a grisly execution. Her influence over King Herod shows the destructive power of unchecked hatred and manipulation
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