King of Judea who ordered the Massacre of the Innocents (5)

I believe the answer is:

herod

(Other definitions for herod that I've seen before include "King of Judea in the time of Jesus" , "Biblical king of Judaea" , "King of Judea who ordered the death of children under two in Bethlehem" , "Infanticidal king" , "Cruel king" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian and the Sydney Morning Herald.

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