Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(builder). (1) A governor of Samaria under Ahab (1 Kings 22:26; 2 Chron. 18:25). (2) Fourteenth king of Judah, B. C. 642-640. A shameless idolater, and killed in a conspiracy (2 Kings 21:19-26). Reign pictured (Zeph. 1:4; 3:3-4,11).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
1. The governor of Samaria in the time of Ahab (1 Kings 22:26; 2 Chron. 18:25).
2. Son and successor of Manasseh, king of Judah. He reigned but 2 years (B.C. 643-2). He did evil in the sight of the Lord, and served the idols which his father had set up. His servants conspired against him, and slew him in his own house (2 Kings 21:18-25; 1 Chron. 3:14; 2 Chron. 33:20-25; Jer. 1:2; Jer. 25:3; Zeph. 1:1; Matt. 1:10).
3. Nehemiah 7:59. See AMI.
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Meaning:
the same as 525; Amon, the name of three Israelites
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
to nourish: to be faithful
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
Very extended; faithful; true; skilled:―name of three Israelites, Neh. 7:59. {Valde extensus}