Amnon Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Amnon, David's firstborn son, raped his half-sister Tamar and was later killed by her brother Absalom.
firstborn son of King David (2SA 3:2)
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Names
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Amnon
faithful and true; tutor
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Amnon
· Also called · H550 none · 2SA 3:2 trustworthy
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אַמְנוֹן
amənon · H550 · 2SA 3:2 trustworthy
- he אַמְנוֹן · H0550G
- el Αμνων Amnōn · none · 2SA 3:2
- bg Амнон
Birth
Death
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Age · ≈ 18
Chronological estimate · Estimate from the BibleData chronology. The age is not stated directly; see the source assumptions.
2970 − 2952 (AH) = 18
Source calculation and assumptions
The year of Amnon_1's birth is the year David's reign began in Hebron (2951) + 1 year (hypothesis) = 2952
The year of Amnon_1's death (2970) is the year Absalom_1 had him killed and then fled to Geshur = 2970
Dates and sources (8)
Absolute years are conditional chronological estimates. A biblical passage may state an age or event, but does not by itself establish a BCE year. Different calendar systems are preserved separately.
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Birth BibleData Matches the current date; this is not historical verificationAH with conditional Ussher anchor:
2952→ ≈ 1053 BCSource record and calculation
Birth_Amnon_1·event_year_ahbibledata/BibleData-Event.csv· record 227The year of Amnon_1's birth is the year David's reign began in Hebron (2951) + 1 year (hypothesis) = 2952*HYPOTHESIS: Ammon was born one year after David became kingSHA-256:72459e12e6e225ca38f3f3ef0e7f6841a96cd912ad27c888676f424ba6d2b45b -
Birth BibleData Matches the current date; this is not historical verificationAH with conditional Ussher anchor:
2952→ ≈ 1053 BCSource record and calculation
Life_of_Amnon_1·start_year_ahbibledata/BibleData-Epoch.csv· record 77The year of Amnon_1's birth is the year David's reign began in Hebron (2951) + 1 year (hypothesis) = 2952SHA-256:dde4cc4bf2dc07b25cac4fa9de2db0669b2d77d1746e8cf5187f7ce8d9f0481a -
Birth BibleData Alternative estimateBibleData BCE year:
1010→ ≈ 1010 BCSource record and calculation
Birth_Amnon_1·bce_yearbibledata/BibleData-Event.csv· record 227The year of Amnon_1's birth is the year David's reign began in Hebron (2951) + 1 year (hypothesis) = 2952*HYPOTHESIS: Ammon was born one year after David became kingSHA-256:72459e12e6e225ca38f3f3ef0e7f6841a96cd912ad27c888676f424ba6d2b45b -
Death BibleData Alternative estimateBibleData BCE year:
992→ ≈ 992 BCSelectedAHbirth−1052 andUssherdeath−1029 give 23 years; the selectedchronologyformula 2970−2952 AHgives 18. Preserve the genuine killing and clear the incompatible selected deathyear.
2SA 3:22SA 13:29Source record and calculation
Death_Amnon_1·bce_yearbibledata/BibleData-Event.csv· record 242The year of Amnon_1's death (2970) is the year Absalom_1 had him killed and then fled to Geshur = 2970[Ussher date p61]SHA-256:d92ccb6df263a77c9ab32e280c94cc66c2b185af293f6f20bd37963d14d8514e -
Death BibleData Alternative estimateAH with conditional Ussher anchor:
2970→ ≈ 1035 BCSelectedAHbirth−1052 andUssherdeath−1029 give 23 years; the selectedchronologyformula 2970−2952 AHgives 18. Preserve the genuine killing and clear the incompatible selected deathyear.
2SA 3:22SA 13:29Source record and calculation
Death_Amnon_1·event_year_ahbibledata/BibleData-Event.csv· record 242The year of Amnon_1's death (2970) is the year Absalom_1 had him killed and then fled to Geshur = 2970[Ussher date p61]SHA-256:d92ccb6df263a77c9ab32e280c94cc66c2b185af293f6f20bd37963d14d8514e -
Death BibleData Unverified estimate without an established conversionUssher AM:
2974· No established conversion to a BCE/CE year.Source record and calculation
Death_Amnon_1·ussher_am_yearbibledata/BibleData-Event.csv· record 242The year of Amnon_1's death (2970) is the year Absalom_1 had him killed and then fled to Geshur = 2970[Ussher date p61]SHA-256:d92ccb6df263a77c9ab32e280c94cc66c2b185af293f6f20bd37963d14d8514e -
Death BibleData Alternative estimateUssher BCE year:
1030→ ≈ 1030 BCSelectedAHbirth−1052 andUssherdeath−1029 give 23 years; the selectedchronologyformula 2970−2952 AHgives 18. Preserve the genuine killing and clear the incompatible selected deathyear.
2SA 3:22SA 13:29Source record and calculation
Death_Amnon_1·ussher_bce_yearbibledata/BibleData-Event.csv· record 242The year of Amnon_1's death (2970) is the year Absalom_1 had him killed and then fled to Geshur = 2970[Ussher date p61]SHA-256:d92ccb6df263a77c9ab32e280c94cc66c2b185af293f6f20bd37963d14d8514e -
Death BibleData Alternative estimateAH with conditional Ussher anchor:
2970→ ≈ 1035 BCSource record and calculation
Life_of_Amnon_1·end_year_ahbibledata/BibleData-Epoch.csv· record 77The year of Amnon_1's death (2970) is the year Absalom_1 had him killed and then fled to Geshur = 2970SHA-256:dde4cc4bf2dc07b25cac4fa9de2db0669b2d77d1746e8cf5187f7ce8d9f0481a
Family of origin
- Father: David (≈ 70)
- Mother: Ahinoam
- Half-brother: Daniel
- Half-sister: Tamar
- Half-brother: Absalom (≈ 24)
- Half-brother: Shephatiah
- Half-brother: Adonijah
- Half-brother: Ithream
- Half-brother: Solomon (≈ 60)
- Half-brother: Nathan
- Half-brother: Shammua
- Half-brother: Eliphalet
- Half-brother: Elpalet
- Half-brother: Elishua
- Half-brother: Eliada
- Half-brother: Ibhar
- Half-brother: Jerimoth
- Half-brother: Japhia
- Half-brother: Elishama
- Half-brother: Nepheg
- Half-brother: Nogah
- Half-brother: Shobab
Belonged to (1)
Was born in (1)
Raper (1)
Victim (1)
Took part in (1)
- Amnon violated his sister Tamar · c. 1032 BC
Died in (1)
Amnon Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Amnon was the firstborn son of King David, born to him in Hebron. His mother was Ahinoam of Jezreel. Amnon is primarily known for his infamous act of raping his half-sister Tamar, who was the sister of Absalom. After the incident, Amnon's love for Tamar turned to hatred, and he sent her away in shame.
Absalom, enraged by Amnon's actions, waited two years before exacting revenge. He invited Amnon to a sheep-shearing feast and had his servants kill Amnon when he was drunk. This led to a rift between Absalom and his father, David, and ultimately to Absalom's rebellion against the king. The story of Amnon highlights the tragic consequences of sexual violence and the far-reaching effects it can have on families and relationships.
Amnon 2 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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).
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Amnon_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Amnon@2Sa.3.2-1Ch) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, amnon_232)