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He was buried in his tomb in the garden of Uzza: and Josiah his son reigned in his place.
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A Separate Burial
Commentators explain that Amon was buried in the 'garden of Uzza,' the same private burial ground as his father, Manasseh. This was distinct from the traditional royal tombs, marking these two wicked kings as separate from the faithful Davidic line even in their burial.
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19th Century
Anglican
In his sepulchre ... —Which he had caused to be prepared near his father’s (2 Kings 21:16).
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he was buried in his sepulchre, in the garden of Uzza , &c.] Where his father Manasseh was buried, ([Reference 2…
Presbyterian
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…
