Amon of Judah

Amon (Hebrew אמון ) was combined with 22 years king of Judah, the son and successor of Manasseh. His reign, which lasted probably 642-640 BC, was the Old Testament Report ( 2 Chr 33.21-25 HFA) 2 Chronicles 33.21-25 and ( 2 Kgs 21.19-26 HFA) 2 Kings 21.19-26 According marked by the departure of the king from faith in YHWH, he. practiced idolatry like his father Manasseh The Assassination of Amon by his courtiers was therefore considered in retrospect to be a godly punishment, although the murderer of the king were lynched shortly after their deed by the people. Amon was succeeded by his son Josiah still underage.