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Amon was twenty-two years old when he began to reign; and he reigned two years in Jerusalem: and his mother`s name was Meshullemeth the daughter of Haruz of Jotbah.

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Names with a Story

Commentators note the potential significance of the names in this verse. Amon's name may be linked to the Egyptian sun-god Amen, reflecting his father's idolatry. Ironically, his mother's name, Meshullemeth, means "friend of God," a stark contrast to the path her son would choose, highlighting how names in Scripture can carry deep meaning.

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2 Kings

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Kings 21:19

19th Century

Bishop

THE REIGN OF AMON (2 Kings 21:19–26).

Amon. —The Vatican Septuagint reads Αμώς, Amos …

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Kings 21:19

17th Century

Pastor

And Amon was twenty two years old when he began to reign ,
&c.] Being born in the forty fifth of his father's life, …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Kings 21:19–26

17th Century

Minister

Amon profaned God's house with his idols; and God permitted his house to be polluted with his blood. However unrighteous those who did it were, God…