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Idumaea

American  
[id-yoo-mee-uh] / ˌɪd jʊˈmi ə /
Or Idumea

noun

  1. Greek name of Edom.


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After this it would appear that he proceeded still farther to the south, probably near the northern part of Idumaea.

From Beacon Lights of History, Volume 02 Jewish Heroes and Prophets by John Lord

The course of events has been the same in Idumaea.

From The Earth as Modified by Human Action by George P. Marsh

He then subdued Idumaea, and compelled the people of that country to adopt the Jewish religion.

From Beacon Lights of History, Volume 02 Jewish Heroes and Prophets by John Lord

He subjugated Samaria and Idumaea, compelling the inhabitants of the latter to accept circumcision.

From Prolegomena by Julius Wellhausen

Henceforth, the new home of the Edomites is consequently known as Idumaea.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 10 "Echinoderma" to "Edward" by Various

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