amnon Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
amnon in Easton's Bible Dictionary
faithful. (1.) One of the sons of Shammai, of the children of Ezra (1 Chr. 4:20; compare 17). (2.) The eldest son of David, by Ahinoam of Jezreel (1 Chr. 3:1; 2 Sam. 3:2). Absalom caused him to be put to death for his great crime in the matter of Tamar (2 Sam. 13:28, 29).
amnon in Smith's Bible Dictionary
(faithful). 1. Eldest son of David. (B.C. 1052.) He dishonored his half-sister Tamar, and was in consequence murdered by her brother. #2Sa 13:1-29| 2. Son of Shimon. #1Ch 4:20|
amnon in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
AM'NON (faithful). 1. The eldest son of David, who was guilty of violating the chastity of his half-sister, Tamar. 2 Sam 13;1 Chr 3:1. See Absalom. 1. A descendant of Judah. 1 Chr 4:20.
amnon in Fausset's Bible Dictionary
1. David's oldest son by Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, born in Hebron while David reigned there over Judah only. Forced his half sister Tamar, and was murdered by her brother Absolom (See ABSALOM. (2 Samuel 13). 2. 1 Chronicles 4:20.