Baalis
Baalis, the king of the Ammonites, sent Ishmael to assassinate Gedaliah the governor.
The name Baalis means “a rejoicing; a proud lord”
MaleKingAmmonDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A king of the Ammonites living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jeremiah 40:14; only referred to as Baalis (בַּעֲלִיס).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- בַּעֲלִיסBaalis
Mentions
- …and said to him, “Are you aware that Baalis king of the Ammonites has sent Ishmael son of Nethaniah to take your life?” But Gedaliah son of Ahikam did not believe them.