23-24 Amon’s servants revolted and assassinated him, killing the king right in his own palace. But the people, in their turn, killed the conspirators against King Amon and then crowned Josiah, Amon’s son, as king.

25-26 The rest of the life and times of Amon is written in The Chronicles of the Kings of Judah. They buried Amon in his burial plot in the Garden of Uzza. His son Josiah became the next king.

Read full chapter

Bible Gateway Recommends

The Message//REMIX 2.0, Purple Swirl
The Message//REMIX 2.0, Purple Swirl
Retail: $39.99
Our Price: $9.48
Save: $30.51 (76%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
The Message Devotional Bible LeatherLike, Brown
The Message Devotional Bible LeatherLike, Brown
Retail: $39.99
Our Price: $27.39
Save: $12.60 (32%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
The Message Large-Print Deluxe Gift Bible--soft leather-look, navy
The Message Large-Print Deluxe Gift Bible--soft leather-look, navy
Retail: $29.99
Our Price: $16.07
Save: $13.92 (46%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
Message Slimline Bible--soft leather-look, brown
Message Slimline Bible--soft leather-look, brown
Retail: $39.99
Our Price: $30.09
Save: $9.90 (25%)
3.5 of 5.0 stars