Herald 2

[dave1948]

14a ...is one found in the introduction to a simile? (3)
A?A

5d Persian's heading to desert area right into Uzziah's snare (6)
?A?I?S

[dave1948]

Has this defeated the AB brains ?

[scorpiojo]

Yep!
Uzziah's trap was pride but....

[scorpiojo]

What does 14a follow on from, Dave?

[dave1948]

I have found Darius - a Persian but can't see why ?

[scorpiojo]

First letter of six words

[scorpiojo]

..desert area etc

[scorpiojo]

I want to suggest asa...

[scorpiojo]

...which is a type of gum, if that follows the previous clue?

[mallyh]

5d bahais

[mallyh]

14a ana (anology)?

[dave1948]

Thank you Scorpiojo. Wood and trees !

I thought asa (simile as ...) but not entirely convinced !
13aLast king to get his head into a book ....(6)
My answer Hoshea (last king of Israel his head =h into hosea

[dave1948]

Thank you Mallyh

I am convinced about Darius

14a Unsure !

[scorpiojo]

?

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asa_of_Judah

[Tilly2]

AKA

[dave1948]

Thank you Asa is the answer Another king ! Special thanks to Scorpiojo for perseverance and brilliance !

[Tilly2]

I don't know why I bother!

[scorpiojo]

Thank you, Dave :o)

I'm sorry Tilly, please don't shout at me ;o)