Amon
Amon was the governor of Samaria during the reign of King Ahab of Israel.
The name Amon means “faithful; true”
MaleDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament2 books3 verses
Summary
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Kings 22:26; only referred to as Amon (אָמוֹן).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- אָמוֹןAmon
Mentions
Includes 1 verse that refer to Amon without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.
- And the king of Israel declared, “Take Micaiah and return him to Amon the governor of the city and to Joash the king’s son,
- And the king of Israel declared, “Take Micaiah and return him to Amon the governor of the city and to Joash the king’s son,
- 2 Chronicles 18:26Referred to, not named…and tell them that this is what the king says: ‘Put this man in prison and feed him only bread and water until I return safely.’”