Behead

Beheading as a form of capital punishment is attested in both Testaments. In the Old Testament, the heads of enemies were sometimes taken after battle (1 Samuel 17:51; 2 Samuel 4:8; 20:21–22). Execution by beheading is implied in several narratives. In the New Testament, John the Baptist was beheaded at the order of Herod Antipas, at the request of Herodias's daughter (Matthew 14:10; Mark 6:27). Revelation 20:4 describes martyrs who were beheaded for their testimony and their refusal to worship the beast. Roman law used decapitation (gladio) as a more honorable execution method than crucifixion, extended to Roman citizens.