Amon
Mentioned in 896 BC traditional (Jones)
The governor of Samaria in the time of Ahab. The prophet Micaiah was committed to his custody (1 Kings 22:26; 2 Chr. 18:25).
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
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- 2 verses
Computed from the data. Years are traditional (Jones).
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Mentions
2 tagged verses in 2 books. Select a book to read its verses.
The name in each translation
| Text | Occurrences of each name |
|---|---|
| BSB | Amon 21 |
| KJV | Amon 19 |
| ASV | Amon 20 |
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Every verse
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1 Kings1 verse
- 22:26
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 Chronicles1 verse
- 18:25
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,
Easton’s Bible Dictionary
The full entry, public domain, as printed in 1897.
The governor of Samaria in the time of Ahab. The prophet Micaiah was committed to his custody (1 Kings 22:26; 2 Chr. 18:25).