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Amon

A man, in the time of the Divided Monarchy · named in 2 verses

the name means Builder Easton's Bible Dictionary

Amon was the governor of Samaria during the reign of King Ahab of Israel.

From Easton's Bible Dictionary

Builder. (1.) 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).

Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.

First named at 1 Kings 22:26.

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