Judea's ___ the Great Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, September 30, 2012 · 78-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, September 30, 2012.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 30, 2012 · 78-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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