Idumaea
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- Idumaean adjective
- Idumean adjective
Example Sentences
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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 Lord, John
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
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
He subjugated Samaria and Idumaea, compelling the inhabitants of the latter to accept circumcision.
From Prolegomena by Wellhausen, Julius
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
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