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Amon

King of Judah noted in 2 Kings 21:18

Personhuman human biblical figureQ313423

Also known as Amos · Amon of Judah

Born: 664 BCE
Died: 640 BCE
Birthplace: Kingdom of Judah
Place of death: Jerusalem
Citizenship: Kingdom of Judah
Occupation: monarch
Positions held: King of Judah(-0643–-0641)
Spouse: Jedidah

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Amon of Judah was the fifteenth King of Judah who, according to the biblical account, succeeded his father Manasseh of Judah. Amon is most remembered for his idolatrous practices during his short two-year reign, which led to a revolt against him and eventually to his assassination in c. 641 BC.

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Child: Josiah
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1.Stated in Second Book of Kings
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Sex or gender: male
Father: Manasseh
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1.Stated in Second Book of Kings
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Given name: Amon
Present in work: Bible
2 Kings 21 section: 18
Different from: Amon
Name in native language: אמון
Mother: Meshullemeth
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1.Stated in Second Book of Kings
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Not found in: Pauly–Wissowa

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