Baalis Summary
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Baalis, the king of the Ammonites, sent Ishmael to assassinate Gedaliah the governor.
king of the sons of Ammon (JER 40:14)
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Baalis
a rejoicing; a proud lord
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Baalis
· Also called · H1185 none · JER 40:14 [poss.] son of delight or Baals
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King of the sons of Ammon
· Title · H4428, H1121, H5983 G935, G5207, none · JER 40:14 king [of the] sons [of] Ammon
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בַּעֲלִיס
baaliys · H1185 · JER 40:14 [poss.] son of delight or Baals
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מֶלֶךְ בְּנֵי־עַמּוֹן
melek bəney amon · Title · H4428, H1121, H5983 · JER 40:14 king [of the] sons [of] Ammon
- el Βελισα Belisa · none · JER 40:14
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βασιλεὺς υἱῶν Αμμων
basileùs ui̔ō͂n Ammōn · Title · G935, G5207, none · JER 40:14 king [of the] sons [of] Ammon
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Baalis Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Baalis was the king of the Ammonites during the time of the Babylonian exile. He is mentioned in Jer 40:14 in connection with a plot to assassinate Gedaliah, the governor appointed by the Babylonians over the remnant of Judah. According to the text, Johanan warned Gedaliah that Baalis had sent a man named Ishmael to kill him. Gedaliah did not believe the warning and was subsequently murdered by Ishmael, causing the remaining Jews to flee to Egypt out of fear. This incident reveals that Baalis was opposed to the Babylonian-appointed governor and was willing to use violence to disrupt the fragile peace in Judah after the exile. The Ammonites, led by Baalis, were long-time enemies of Israel and may have seen Judah's weakened state as an opportunity to gain power in the region.
Baalis Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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.
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