KJV ORIGINAL
Amon was twenty and 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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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Amon was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he ruled for two years in Jerusalem. His mother's name was Meshullemeth, the daughter of Haruz from Jotbah.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse introduces King Amon, who became king of Judah at age twenty-two and ruled for only two years.
📚 Historical Context
Amon was the son of King Manasseh and ruled Judah around 642-640 BC during a time when the kingdom was under Assyrian influence. His brief two-year reign was marked by continued idol worship and evil practices like his father before him. Amon was eventually assassinated by his own servants in a palace conspiracy.
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