Biblical king of Judea Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, May 19, 2024 · 50-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between September 2015 and May 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 19, 2024 · 50-Across · 5 letters
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king of Judea who (according to the New Testament) tried to kill Jesus by ordering the death of all children under age two in Bethlehem (73-4 BC)
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