Translations
Modern
And he was buried in his tomb in the garden of Uzza, and his son Josiah reigned in his place.
Traditional
And he was buried in his sepulchre in the garden of Uzza: and Josiah his son reigned in his stead.
Literal
And he was buried in his tomb in the garden of Uzza. And Josiah his son reigned in his place.
Latin
Sepelieruntque eum in sepulchro suo, in horto Oza: et regnavit Josias filius ejus pro eo.
Original
Hebrew
English
And he was buried in his tomb in the garden of Uzza, and his son Josiah reigned in his place.
Notes
Like his father Manasseh (2 Kings 21:17), Amon was not buried in the royal tombs. He was buried in the garden of Uzza instead.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Reign of Amonc. 642 BC
Parallels
People
Josiah: King of Judah known for his religious reforms
Places
Uzza: A garden where Manasseh and Amon were buried
Glossary
Amon (Person) Josiah Kings, Books of First and Second Manasseh (Person) Uzza
Topics
Amon: King of Judah Burial: Burying Places in Gardens Burial: Places Used for Gardens Gardens: Often Used for Burial Places Josiah: King of Judah Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Amon Prophecies Concerning Israel: Amon Succeeds Manasseh on the Throne Uzza: Proprietor of the Burial Place of Kings (Manasseh and Amon)