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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)