King from whom Mary and Joseph fled (5)

I believe the answer is:

herod

(Other definitions for herod that I've seen before include "Biblical king of Judaea" , "Biblical king of Judea" , "NT king" , "Royal baby-killer" , "Cruel king" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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