The reign of Amon
And Manasseh slept with his fathers and was buried in the garden of his own house, in the garden of Uzza, and Amon his son became king in his place. (2KI 21:18..., spanning 1 years associated with Amon.
Description
And Manasseh slept with his fathers and was buried in the garden of his own house, in the garden of Uzza, and Amon his son became king in his place. (2KI 21:18) Amon was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned two years in Jerusalem; and his mother's name was Meshullemeth the daughter of Haruz of Jotbah. (2KI 21:19)
Details
- Type
- Reign
- Person
- Amon
- Start
- ~684 BC(3320 AH)
- End
- ~683 BC(3321 AH)
- Duration
- 1 years
- Start Reference
- 2KI 21:18
- End Reference
- 2KI 21:19
Notes
START:[Shulman date p83] [Ussher date p90] END:*HYPOTHESIS: The duration does not extend into the next calendar year. [Shulman date p83] [Ussher date p90]
Historical Dating
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did The reign of Amon occur in Bible history?
The reign of Amon occurred approximately ~684 BC to ~683 BC. This is 3320–3321 AH (Anno Hominis — years from Creation using the Ussher chronology, where Year 1 = ~4004 BC). This period lasted 1 years.
What does “AH” mean in Bible chronology?
AH stands for “Anno Hominis” (Year of Man), a chronological system that counts years from Creation. Under the Ussher chronology, Year 1 AH corresponds to approximately 4004 BC.