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.
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Mark 6:20
20 For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy, and observed him;e and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.