(builder ).

1. One of Ahabs governors. ( 1 Kings 22:26 ; 2 Chronicles 18:25 )
2. King of Judah, son and successor of Manasseh, reigned two years, from B.C. 642 to 640. Amon devoted himself wholly to the service of false gods, but was killed in a conspiracy, and was succeeded by his son Josiah.