Topical Encyclopedia Amon, the son of Manasseh and Meshullemeth, was the fifteenth king of Judah, reigning in Jerusalem for a brief period of two years from approximately 642 to 640 BC. His reign is recorded in the Old Testament books of 2 Kings 21:19-26 and 2 Chronicles 33:21-25. Amon ascended to the throne at the age of twenty-two, following the lengthy and tumultuous reign of his father, Manasseh.Background and Reign Amon's father, Manasseh, was known for his extensive idolatry and apostasy, which included the construction of altars to foreign gods and the desecration of the temple in Jerusalem. Although Manasseh repented later in life, his earlier actions had a profound impact on the spiritual state of Judah. Amon, however, did not follow in his father's footsteps of repentance. Instead, he continued and even intensified the idolatrous practices initiated by Manasseh. The biblical account in 2 Kings 21:20-22 states, "And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, as his father Manasseh had done. He walked in all the ways of his father, and he served the idols that his father had served and worshiped them. He abandoned the LORD, the God of his fathers, and did not walk in the way of the LORD." This passage highlights Amon's failure to seek the God of Israel and his persistence in idolatry, which ultimately led to his downfall. Assassination and Aftermath Amon's reign was abruptly ended when he was assassinated by his own officials in his palace. The reasons for this conspiracy are not explicitly detailed in the biblical text, but it is clear that his leadership was not well-received by those closest to him. Following his assassination, the people of the land executed the conspirators and placed Amon's son, Josiah, on the throne. This transition is noted in 2 Chronicles 33:25 : "But the people of the land struck down all who had conspired against King Amon, and they made his son Josiah king in his place." Legacy Amon's reign is often overshadowed by the significant reforms of his son, Josiah, who became one of Judah's most righteous kings. Josiah's efforts to restore the worship of Yahweh and eliminate idolatry stand in stark contrast to the practices of his father. Amon's brief and troubled reign serves as a reminder of the consequences of turning away from the covenantal relationship with God, as well as the potential for renewal and reform under godly leadership. Amon was buried in his tomb in the garden of Uzza, as noted in 2 Kings 21:26 : "He was buried in his tomb in the garden of Uzza, and his son Josiah became king in his place." His life and reign, though short, are a testament to the enduring struggle between faithfulness and apostasy in the history of Judah. Nave's Topical Index 2 Kings 21:18-26And Manasseh slept with his fathers, and was buried in the garden of his own house, in the garden of Uzza: and Amon his son reigned in his stead. Nave's Topical Index 2 Chronicles 33:21-25 Zephaniah 1:1 Matthew 1:10 Greek 300. Amon -- Amon, a king of Judah ... Amon, a king of Judah. Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable Transliteration: Amon Phonetic Spelling: (am-one') Short Definition: Amon Definition: Amon (Amos ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/300.htm - 6k Library Genealogy of Jesus According to Matthew. Manasseh and Josiah The Rediscovered Law and Its Effects The Man and the Book. Josiah, a Pattern for the Ignorant. The Kingdom of Judah. The Twelve Minor Prophets. Concerning Jehoshaphat the King of Jerusalem and How Ahab Made an ... How the Bishop is to Treat the Innocent, the Guilty, and the ... Egypt Resources Old Testament Individuals ' Article Index | GotQuestions.orgWho were the kings of Israel and Judah? | GotQuestions.org Who was King Amon in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus |
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