Overview:
Amon was the fifteenth king of Judah, known for his brief and unrighteous reign. He was the son of King Manasseh and the father of King Josiah. Amon's reign is noted for its continuation of idolatrous practices, which were prevalent during his father's rule. His account is primarily recorded in the Old Testament books of 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles.

Biblical References:
· 2 Kings 21:19-26: Amon became king at the age of twenty-two and reigned in Jerusalem for two years. He followed in the footsteps of his father, Manasseh, committing evil in the sight of the LORD by worshiping idols and abandoning the ways of the LORD.
· 2 Chronicles 33:21-25: This passage reiterates Amon's evil practices and his failure to humble himself before the LORD, unlike his father, Manasseh, who repented in his later years.

Reign and Practices:
Amon's reign was marked by a continuation of the idolatry that characterized his father's rule. He worshiped the carved images that Manasseh had made and did not walk in the ways of the LORD. The Bible explicitly states, "He did evil in the sight of the LORD, as his father Manasseh had done" (2 Kings 21:20). Amon's actions provoked the LORD's anger, as he led the people of Judah further away from their covenantal relationship with God.

Assassination and Aftermath:
Amon's reign was abruptly ended when his own officials conspired against him and assassinated him in his palace. However, the people of the land executed those who had conspired against King Amon and made his son Josiah king in his place (2 Kings 21:23-24). This transition marked a significant turning point for Judah, as Josiah would later become one of the most righteous kings, leading a major religious reform.

Theological Significance:
Amon's life and reign serve as a cautionary tale about the consequences of idolatry and disobedience to God. His failure to learn from his father's mistakes and his refusal to seek the LORD highlight the importance of repentance and humility before God. Amon's account underscores the biblical theme that leadership carries significant responsibility, and the spiritual direction of a nation can be heavily influenced by its leaders.

Legacy:
Despite his short and negative reign, Amon's legacy is overshadowed by his son Josiah, who became a model of godly leadership. Amon's life is a reminder of the generational impact of one's actions and the potential for redemption and renewal through subsequent generations.

The Reaction against Egypt
... The birth and antecedents of Harmhabi, his youth, his enthronement"The final triumph
of Amon and his priests"Harmhabi infuses order into the government ...
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The First Theban Empire
... Thebes itself has been too often overthrown since that time for any traces of the
work of the XIth dynasty kings in the temple of Amon to be distinguishable ...
/.../chapter iiithe first theban empire.htm

The Eighteenth Theban Dynasty --(Continued)
... Even when old age approached and threatened to abate his vigour, he was upheld by
the belief that his father Amon was ever at hand to guide him with his ...
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Amon's (1 Occurrence)
...Amon's (1 Occurrence). 2 Kings 21:25 Now the rest of the acts of Amon which he did,
are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah? ...
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Amon (20 Occurrences)
... body and the head of a ram, referred to in Jeremiah 46:25, where the word "multitudes"
in the Authorized Version is more appropriately rendered "Amon" in the ...
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Amongst (47 Occurrences)

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Amorite (81 Occurrences)

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Manasseh (140 Occurrences)
... He was succeeded by his son Amon. ... Matthew 1:10 Hezekiah became the father of Manasseh.
Manasseh became the father of Amon. Amon became the father of Josiah. ...
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Chronology
... One difficulty is found in the fact that the aggregate years of the reigns of Hezekiah,
Manasseh, Amon and Josiah fall one or two years short of the period ...
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Old (3966 Occurrences)
... One difficulty is found in the fact that the aggregate years of the reigns of Hezekiah,
Manasseh, Amon and Josiah fall one or two years short of the period ...
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Testament (13 Occurrences)

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