King Amon was the son of King Manasseh and succeeded to the throne of Judah when he was just 22 years old. Unfortunately, he ruled Judah terribly and immorally, following his father’s evil ways. Amon worshiped idols and practiced witchcraft, moving further and further away from the way of the Lord.
Amon’s rebellion began when he ignored the advice of his elders and associated with his childhood friends who led him to commit evil deeds. He despised God’s word and opened the kingdom’s doors to idolatry and immorality.
The religious leaders and people of Judah were outraged by the situation and revolted against the king. They conspired against Amon and killed him within his own palace.
King Amon’s violent death was an example of God’s judgment against those who stray from His way. The Bible teaches us that rebelliousness and disobedience to the Word of God bring dire consequences for ourselves and those around us.
In the book of Proverbs we read, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding” (Proverbs 9:10). King Amon ignored this principle and ended up paying a heavy price for his disobedience.
The story of Ammon reminds us of the importance of always seeking God’s will in our lives and following His ways. The Bible teaches us that God loves us and wants our good, but it is our responsibility to choose to walk in His ways and obey His Word. If we follow King Amon’s example and turn away from God, we could face serious and painful consequences.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
586. What does the phrase “Who art in heaven” mean?
273. How did he institute the Eucharist?
243. What is the Liturgy of the Hours?
583. How is it possible to address God as “Father”?
158. Why is the Church called the “Bride of Christ”?
518. How is justice and solidarity among nations brought about?
522. How does one bear witness to the truth?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does Hosea 7:14-16 reveal about God’s judgment against hypocrisy?
What is Jeremiah’s message about God’s unconditional love?
Understanding God’s sovereignty through the Psalms (Psalm 33:6-9)
What does Jesus’ promise to send the Holy Spirit as a comforter mean, according to John 14:26?
What is the story of Abimelech and forgiveness in Judges 9:22-57?
What are Deuteronomy’s teachings on gratitude to God?
What does it mean to be a new creature in Christ, as described in 2 Corinthians 5:17?
