Amon

Amon [N] [E] [H]

(builder ).

  1. One of Ahabs governors. ( 1 Kings 22:26 ; 2 Chronicles 18:25 )
  2. King of Judah, son and successor of Manasseh, reigned two years, from B.C. 642 to 640. Amon devoted himself wholly to the service of false gods, but was killed in a conspiracy, and was succeeded by his son Josiah.

[N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible
[E] indicates this entry was also found in Easton's Bible Dictionary
[H] indicates this entry was also found in Hitchcock's Bible Names

Bibliography Information

Smith, William, Dr. "Entry for 'Amon'". "Smith's Bible Dictionary". . 1901.