It begins "Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia ..." Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Thursday, March 29, 2018 · 53-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, March 29, 2018.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 29, 2018 · 53-Down · 4 letters
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a Jewish priest and scribe sent by the Persian king to restore Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem
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