Amnon
Amnon in the Bible — firstborn son of King David (2SA 3:2). Amnon belonged to the tribe of Judah. Referenced in 4 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “faithful and true; tutor”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Judah
- Scripture References
- 4 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 3 connections
Biography
The firstborn son of King David, Amnon raped his half-sister Tamar despite her pleas and resistance. Afterward, he rejected her cruelly. Two years later, her brother Absalom killed Amnon in revenge, eliminating David's heir apparent.
Significance
Amnon's sin of rape and the violent response it provoked illustrate the consequences of uncontrolled lust and the dysfunction in David's house following his sin with Bathsheba.
Key Events
Names & Labels (1)
- Hebrew
- אַמְנוֹן
- Transliteration
- amənon
- Meaning
- trustworthy
- Greek
- Αμνων
- Reference
- 2SA 3:2
- Strong's
- H550
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Amnon in the Bible?
Amnon is described in the Bible as firstborn son of King David (2SA 3:2). Amnon belonged to the tribe of Judah.
What does the name Amnon mean?
The name Amnon means “faithful and true; tutor” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.