even with john in jail, herodias is still not satisfied.et once and for all. >> he had criticized herod for divorcing his wife and then marrying his half-brother's wife. >> confess your sins. >> but he knew what it was really about was that he was a threat. >> prepare the way of the lord. >> while herod seems reluctant to go further, herodias knows prison will never silence john's smears on her honor. according to the gospel of mark, herodias makes her move against john at a banquet for herod's birthday where her daughter is providing the entertainment. ♪ it may seem like a harmless dance, but it's part of an elaborate plot by herodias to force herod's hand. she has instructed her to dazzle herod so he will do exactly what herodias wants. herod agrees to grant her whatever she desires. she pleased herod and his guests, and the king said to the girl, ask me for whatever you wish, and i will give it. and he solemnly swore to her, whatever you ask me, i will give you, even half of my kingdom. >> it was a parlor game. the result of a good dance

i'm a stone wall, herodias. >> i'll not argue. him king of the jews, he is no threat to you. his death need not be upon our house. >> i cannot simply hide. >> face him. let the mob see who is truly fit to be king of the jews. [ chuckles ] >> release the messiah! [ indistinct shouting ] >> release the nazarene! >> blessing for the prophet! >> release him! release him! [ indistinct shouting ] [ shouting stops ] ♪ >> i'm told you work miracles. do something -- anything wondrous. make bread fall from the heavens. [ laughter ] feed us a morning meal. >> feed us! >> my preference is lentils and barley. [ laughter ] do something! a miracle could save you. [ indistinct shouting ] it is said that simon the magus could fly, hmm? but can jesus the nazarene fly? [ laughter ] release him. let him be borne aloft. go! wsssh! oh, oh! look! look! there he -- there he goes! no. i-i'm wrong -- a bird, not jesus. [ laughter ] he makes no wonders, but is hailed as king. let him be adorned as a king. >> come, come. >> make him a king! make him a king!