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Herod
[ her-uhd ]
noun
- the Great, 73?–4 b.c., king of Judea 37–4.
Herod
/ ˈhɛrəd /
noun
- Herod?73 bc4 bcMJudaeanPOLITICS: hereditary ruler called the Great. ?73–4 bc , king of Judaea (37–4). The latter part of his reign was notable for his cruelty: according to the New Testament he ordered the Massacre of the Innocents
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The bye bye is being sung, incidentally, by mothers to their babies condemned to death by King Herod.
“Corruption is not unique to this government,” said veteran Cambodia development worker Bill Herod.
Apparently Herod the Great also built a strong Roman city at the head of this valley.
Unclean Herod on the throne, consecrated Paul twisting ropes for tent-making.
He was soon after cast into prison by King Herod, whose vices he had openly rebuked.
I should like to out-Herod that puppy Rowland, and make a saint of myself out of a sinner.
Highflyer, by King Herod, was the best horse of his day; was never beaten, nor paid forfeit but once.
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