# The king was grieved by her request

The abstract noun "request" can be stated as a verb. Alternate translation: "The king was grieved because she had asked him to kill John" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])

# The king

"King Herod"

# grieved

sad and upset, as when a friend or family member dies

# he ordered that it should be done

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "he ordered his men to do what she said" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])