Topical Bible: Children: Wicked: Amon

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Amon, the son of Manasseh, was the fifteenth king of Judah, known for his brief and wicked reign. His account is primarily recorded in the Old Testament books of 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles. Amon's reign is marked by a continuation of the idolatrous practices initiated by his father, Manasseh, which led to further spiritual decline in the kingdom of Judah.

Background and Ascension to the Throne

Amon was born to King Manasseh and his wife, Meshullemeth, the daughter of Haruz of Jotbah (2 Kings 21:19). He ascended to the throne at the age of twenty-two and reigned for two years in Jerusalem (2 Kings 21:19). His reign is dated to approximately 642–640 BC.

Idolatry and Wickedness

Amon's reign is characterized by his commitment to the idolatrous practices that his father had established. The Bible records that Amon "did evil in the sight of the LORD, as his father Manasseh had done" (2 Kings 21:20). He served and worshiped the idols that Manasseh had set up, forsaking the God of his ancestors. Amon's actions are described as a direct continuation of the sins of his father, indicating a lack of repentance or reform.

Rejection of the LORD

Amon's rejection of the LORD is further emphasized in 2 Chronicles 33:22, which states, "He did evil in the sight of the LORD, as his father Manasseh had done. Amon worshiped and sacrificed to all the idols that Manasseh had made" . This passage highlights Amon's deliberate choice to follow in the footsteps of his father's idolatry, rather than seeking the LORD.

Assassination and Aftermath

Amon's reign came to an abrupt end when he was assassinated by his own officials in his palace (2 Kings 21:23). This act of treachery against the king reflects the instability and moral decay within the kingdom during his rule. Following his assassination, the people of the land executed those who had conspired against him and made his son Josiah king in his place (2 Kings 21:24).

Legacy

Amon's legacy is one of wickedness and idolatry, serving as a cautionary tale of the consequences of turning away from the LORD. His brief reign is overshadowed by the subsequent reforms of his son Josiah, who sought to restore the worship of the LORD and rid Judah of idolatry. Amon's life and reign serve as a reminder of the importance of faithfulness to God and the dangers of following in the path of unrighteousness.

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2 Kings 21:21
And he walked in all the way that his father walked in, and served the idols that his father served, and worshipped them:
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Josiah, a Pattern for the Ignorant.
... that he may prolong his days in his kingdom, he, and his children, in the ... Manasseh
was the son of the pious Hezekiah, and Josiah was the son of wicked Amon. ...
/.../newman/parochial and plain sermons vol viii/sermon vii josiah a pattern.htm

Manasseh and Josiah
... Manasseh his father had humbled himself; but Amon trespassed more ... doth never go forth:
for the wicked doth compass ... God answered the cry of His loyal children. ...
/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/chapter 32 manasseh and josiah.htm

The Captivity.
... had become so corrupt, that even when Amon was murdered in ... or Shallum, his third
son, a wicked young man ... to Babylon, among them the four holy children, but he ...
//christianbookshelf.org/yonge/the chosen people/lesson x the captivity.htm

Psalm LXXXIII.
... Moab and the Hagarenes, Gebal, and Amon, and Amalech ... apostate angels are well explained
as the children of declension ... in as far as they are wicked, that being ...
/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm lxxxiii.htm

How the Bishop is to Treat the Innocent, the Guilty, and the ...
... Lord cast out from the face of the children of Israel ... king of Judah has done all
these wicked abominations in ... slept in peace with his fathers; and Amon his son ...
/.../various/constitutions of the holy apostles/sec iii how the bishop is.htm

Manasseh
... Many among the wicked stood back and feared the conflict ... sinners, namely this :
"He caused his children to pass ... repented, we find that his son Amon followed in ...
//christianbookshelf.org/spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 2 1856/manasseh.htm

Nahum's Doom of Nineveh
... O Judah, perform thy vows: for the wicked one shall ... Art thou better than No-amon,
that was situate among ... she went into captivity: Her young children also were ...
/.../select masterpieces of biblical literature/xi nahums doom of nineveh.htm

Palestine under Pagan Kings.
... his mother, because Pharaoh was slaying the children of her ... years before Christ,
while that wicked Manassah was ... His son, Amon, became the sovereign under the ...
/.../headley/half hours in bible lands volume 2/palestine under pagan kings.htm

The Twelve Minor Prophets.
... like populous No, that is, No-amon, the celebrated ... sin and punishment of these king's
children"Jehoahaz and ... Zerubbabel from all the assaults of the wicked. ...
/.../barrows/companion to the bible/chapter xxiii the twelve minor.htm

Questions.
... LESSON X. 1. What was the character of Amon? ... 19. What children did he leave? ... What
of the dying among the wicked and the burial?"Psalm 88:3, 4."Isaiah 53:9. ...
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