Matthew 14:5 in the King James Version
And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.
Context
4 For John said to him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”
5 When he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.
6 But when Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced among them and pleased Herod.