Baalis

A king, in the time of the Divided Monarchy · Ammon · named in 1 verse

the name means in exultation Strong's Lexicon

Baalis, the king of the Ammonites, sent Ishmael to assassinate Gedaliah the governor.

From Easton's Bible Dictionary

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.

Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.

First named at Jeremiah 40:14.

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Verses that name Baalis

Jeremiah 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.