Amnon אַמְנוֹן
Son of Shimon, descendant of Judah
Who is Amnon in the Bible?
Amnon was a son of Shimon and a descendant of the tribe of Judah, appearing in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 4:20. He is primarily significant as part of the documented family line of Judah, helping establish the tribal heritage and lineage of the people of Israel. While little is known about his personal life or actions, his inclusion in the genealogical record preserves the continuity of Judah's descendants and demonstrates the biblical emphasis on tracing family lineages to maintain tribal identity and inheritance rights.
Biography
Amnon was a descendant of Judah through his son Shimon. He is mentioned in the genealogical record of the tribe of Judah in 1 Chronicles 4.
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In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 4:20
"The sons of Shimon: Amnon, Rinnah, Ben-hanan, and Tilon. The descendants of Ishi: Zoheth and Ben-zoheth."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אַמְנוֹן |