The meaning of “אָמוֹן”
Understanding ʼÂmôwn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
the same as אָמוֹן Amon. - § Amon = "skilled workman" or "master workman" - Amon, the name of three Israelites 1) a king...
אָמוֹן
the same as אָמוֹן Amon. - § Amon = "skilled workman" or "master workman" - Amon, the name of three Israelites 1) a king of Judah, son of Manasseh 2) a governor of Samaria 3) a descendant of a servant of Solomon
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Kings 21:23 | “And the servants of Amon conspired against him, and slew the king in his own house.” Word: אָמוֹן (ʼÂmôwn) | |
| 1 Chronicles 3:14 | “Amon his son, Josiah his son.” Word: אָמוֹן (ʼÂmôwn) | |
| 2 Chronicles 33:22 | “But he did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord, as did Manasseh his father: for Amon sacrificed unto all the carved images which Manasseh his father had made, and served them;” Word: אָמוֹן (ʼÂmôwn) | |
| Nehemiah 7:59 | “The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth of Zebaim, the children of Amon.” Word: אָמוֹן (ʼÂmôwn) | |
| Jeremiah 25:3 | “From the thirteenth year of Josiah the son of Amon king of Judah, even unto this day, that is the three and twentieth year, the word of the Lord hath come unto me, and I have spoken unto you, rising early and speaking; but ye have not hearkened.” Word: אָמוֹן (ʼÂmôwn) |
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