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.
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.
This verse introduces King Amon, who became king of Judah at age twenty-two and ruled for only two years.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of the Old Testament, 2 Kings 21:19 is part of the narrative chronicling the kings of Judah during a period of political instability and foreign influence, specifically under the Assyrian empire in the 7th century BC. Amon succeeded his father Manasseh as king at the age of 22 and reigned for only two years, continuing a pattern of idolatry and moral decline that characterized his father's rule. This verse also notes his mother's name and background, which was typical in ancient Near Eastern records to establish royal legitimacy and lineage.
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