King of the Ammonites in the time of the captivity. He caused the assassination of Gedaliah, then governor of Judah, Jeremiah 40:14; 41:1- 10.
Source: ATS Bible Dictionary
Baalis
King of the Ammonites at the time of the Babylonian captivity (Jeremiah 40:14). He hired Ishmael to slay Gedaliah who had been appointed governor over the cities of Judah.
Source: Easton's Bible Dictionary
Baalis
king of the Ammonites at the time of the destruction of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar. (Jeremiah 40:14) (B.C. 588.)