But unlike his father Manasseh, he did not humble himself before the LORD; Amon increased his guilt. ... Amon's son, King of Judah. One of Ahabs governors. He did evil in the eyes of the LORD, as his father Manasseh had done. King Amon. 642 to 640. Ten tribes formed the Northern Kingdom, called Israel; Judah and Benjamin formed the Southern Kingdom, called Judah. THE END OF AMON OF JUDAH 29 final destruction of Elam, was justly fixed by the publishers in the year 640 639.9 In any case, the mention of the Persians in connection with the abortive revolt of Elam is an interesting fact per se. Amon (Hebrew: אָמוֹן, Modern {{{2}}} Tiberian {{{3}}}; Greek: Αμων; Latin: Amon) was the king of Judah who succeeded his father Manasseh of Judah on the throne according to the Bible.His mother was Meshullemeth, daughter of Haruz of Jotbah. “to whom the word of Yahweh came in the days of Josiah the son of Amon, king of Judah, in the thirteenth year of his reign” (v. 2). 642 to 640. He was married to Jedidah, the daughter of Adaiah of Bozkath. The date of the division of the kingdom is approximately 931 BC. Amon’s officials conspired against … Amon (builder). When Manasseh died, he was buried in the garden of his home and his son Amon became the king. Amon worshiped and offered sacrifices to all the idols Manasseh had made. Manasseh was succeeded by his son Amon who was not better than his father when he took over the kingdom of Judea. When Manasseh died, he was buried in the garden of his home and his son Amon became the king. Even though each person in the Kingdom of Judah was responsible for their own belief in God; the … The major theme of the Hebrew Bible's narrative is the loyalty of Judah, especially its kings, to Yahweh, which it states is the God of Israel. Both kingdoms, Judah in the south and Israel in the north, co-existed uneasily after the split until the destruction of the Kingdom of Israel by Assyria in c. 722/721. (1 Kings 22:26; 2 Chronicles 18:25)King of Judah, son and successor of Manasseh, reigned two years, from B.C. But, some of the people still worshipped idols in the high places. 23) is brought out in the Talmud (Sanh. After two years in office, some of his officials assassinated him. King Amon was the son of Manasseh who was considered one of the wickedest kings in the history of Judah.He ruled in the 7th century BC which is where he appears on the Old Testament Timeline.Since the time, God established Israel he always wanted his people to worship and obey him. source: Amon ., 14th King of Judah 2 Kings Chapter 21:18-26 1 Chronicles 3:14 2 Chronicles 33:20-25. Amon devoted himself wholly to the service of false gods, but was killed in a conspiracy, and was succeeded by his son Josiah. Wikipedia: Amon and אמון. 2 Kings 21:19-28 ~ The reign of Amon in Judah 19 Amon was twenty-two years old when he came to the throne, and he reigned for two years in Jerusalem. Amon began his reign at the age of 22, and reigned for two years. Amon devoted himself wholly to the service of false gods, but was killed in a conspiracy, and was succeeded by his son Josiah. Amon devoted himself wholly to the service of false gods, but was killed in a conspiracy, and was succeeded by his son Josiah. After two years he was assassinated by his own servants. The land was plunged deeper and deeper into the slough of immorality and idolatry. ( 1 Kings 22:26; 2 Chronicles 18:25) King of Judah, son and successor of Manasseh, reigned two years, from B.C. 15. Anathoth is near the southern boundary of Benjamin and Jerusalem is near the northern boundary of Judah, so Anathoth is only 2-3 miles (3-5 km) north of Jerusalem—an easy journey by foot. Amon King of Judah - Amon was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem two years. Amon 2 Kings 21:18-26 & 2 Chronicles 33:20-25. He commanded the people of Judah to worship the God of Israel. 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