Baalis
Mentioned in 587 BC traditional (Jones)
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.
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
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- 1 verse
- Mentioned in the era of the Kingdom, 1050–587 BC.
- Named in the same verses as Ahikam, Gedaliah, Ishmael, and Nethaniah.
Computed from the data. Years are traditional (Jones).
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Mentions
Begat counts Baalis in 1 tagged verse in one book.
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The name in each translation
| Text | Occurrences of each name |
|---|---|
| BSB | Baalis 1 |
| KJV | Baalis 1 |
| ASV | Baalis 1 |
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Jeremiah1 verse
- 40:14
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.
Easton’s Bible Dictionary
The full entry, public domain, as printed in 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.