King of the Ammonites at the time of the Babylonian captivity (Jer. 40:14). He hired Ishmael to slay Gedaliah who had been appointed governor over the cities of Judah.
Source:Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)Public domain
Concept
Baalis
Name meaning: a rejoicing; a proud lord (Hitchcock)
Hebrew & Greek words with this meaning
Key verses
Also in Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
king of the Ammonites at the time of the destruction of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar. (Jeremiah 40:14) (B.C. 588.)
Source: Smith’s Bible Dictionary (1863) · Public domain
Ask AI about this word
Get a Scripture-grounded explanation in English or Hindi.