Amon of Judah
According to the Bible, Amon of Judah was the king of Judah and son of Manasseh of Judah. He began his reign at the age of 22. William F. Albright has dated his reign to 642 BC-640 BC, while E. R. Thiele offers the dates 643 BC-641 BC. He restored idolatry, and set up the images which his father had cast down. Zephaniah (1:4; 3:4, 11) describes his reign as marked by moral depravity.
He was assassinated (2 Kings 21:18-26: 2 Chronicles 33:20-25) by his own servants, who conspired against him.
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Amon of Judah
Cadet branch of the Tribe of Judah
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| Preceded by Manasseh |
King of Judah Albright: 642 BC – 640 BC Thiele: 643 BC – 641 BC Galil: 642 BC – 640 BC |
Succeeded by Josiah |
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