Who was Amnon?

Scheming son of David

The story of Amnon

Amnon - Son of David.
Amnon - Son of David.
Died: -1000Son of David.

Amnon was a biblical figure, the eldest son of King David and his wife Ahinoam. He was the half-brother of Absalom, Solomon, and Tamar. Amnon is best known for his incestuous relationship with his half-sister Tamar, which resulted in her being raped by him. This event caused a rift between Amnon and his father, and ultimately led to Amnon's death at the hands of Absalom. Amnon was a spoiled prince, and was often jealous of his brother Absalom's popularity. He was also known for his arrogance and pride. He was so enamored with Tamar that he plotted to have her brought to his chambers, where he then raped her. Tamar's brother Absalom was outraged and sought revenge, eventually killing Amnon. Amnon's death caused a great rift between David and Absalom, and ultimately led to Absalom's exile. Amnon is remembered as a tragic figure, whose actions caused great pain and suffering to his family. He is a reminder of the consequences of sin and the importance of living a life of integrity.

Name meaning

"Faithful" or "trustworthy"

Name origin

Hebrew.

Role

Son of David.

First mention

2 Samuel 3:2

Appearances in the Bible

22 mentions

In Hebrew

אמנון