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Idumaea

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

noun

  1. Greek name of Edom.


Other Word Forms

  • Idumaean adjective
  • Idumean adjective

Example Sentences

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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 Lord, John

The course of events has been the same in Idumaea.

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

The principal heir was Archelaus, to whom Idumaea, Judaea, and Samaritis were allotted; Augustus at first refused him the title of king.

From Prolegomena by Wellhausen, Julius

And they came into Idumaea, and encamped at Bethsura; and Judas met them with ten thousand men.

From The Bible Story by Hall, Newton Marshall

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

From Prolegomena by Wellhausen, Julius