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# The king was grieved by her request
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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]])
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# The king
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"King Herod"
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# grieved
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sad and upset, as when a friend or family member dies
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# he ordered that it should be done
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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]])
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