Who was Amon?
King of Judah
Amon was a biblical figure who was the son of King Manasseh of Judah. He succeeded his father as king of Judah and reigned for two years.
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He was known for his wickedness and idolatry, and was eventually assassinated by his own servants. Amon was the only son of King Manasseh and his queen Meshullemeth. He had no siblings.
He was known for his wickedness and idolatry, and was said to have done more evil than any of the kings before him. He was known for his idolatry and for sacrificing his own son in the fire. Amon was eventually assassinated by his own servants, who conspired against him.
After his death, his son Josiah succeeded him as king of Judah. Amon is best known for his wickedness and idolatry, and for being assassinated by his own servants. He is also remembered for his father, King Manasseh, who was known for his wickedness and idolatry as well.
- Name meaning
- The hidden one" or "mysterious of form" and "faithful" or "trustworthy
- Name origin
- Hebrew
- Role
- King
- First mention
- 1 Kings 22:26
- Appearances in the Bible
- 18 mentions
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Who was Amon in the Bible?
Amon was a biblical figure who was the son of King Manasseh of Judah. He succeeded his father as king of Judah and reigned for two years. He was known for his wickedness and idolatry, and was eventually assassinated by his own servants. Amon was the only son of King Manasseh and his queen Meshullemeth. He had no siblings. He was known for his wickedness and idolatry, and was said to have done more evil than any of the kings before him. He was known for his idolatry and for sacrificing his own son in the fire. Amon was eventually assassinated by his own servants, who conspired against him. After his death, his son Josiah succeeded him as king of Judah. Amon is best known for his wickedness and idolatry, and for being assassinated by his own servants. He is also remembered for his father, King Manasseh, who was known for his wickedness and idolatry as well.
What does the name Amon mean?
The name Amon means “The hidden one" or "mysterious of form" and "faithful" or "trustworthy”. Origin: Hebrew.
Where is Amon first mentioned in the Bible?
Amon is first mentioned in 1 Kings 22:26.
How many times is Amon mentioned in the Bible?
Number of mentions in the Bible: 18.
Who were the parents of Amon?
Parents: Manasseh and Meshullemeth.
Who were the children of Amon?
Children: Josiah.
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