1 Chronicles 3:14 — Word Study
WLCאָמ֥וֹן בְּנ֖וֹ יֹאשִׁיָּ֥הוּ בְנֽוֹ׃
BSAAmonʼÂmôwn [a king of Judah] his sonbên [a descendant, offspring] [and] JosiahYôʼshîyâh [whom Jehovah heals] his sonbên [a child, descendant]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| אָמ֥וֹן | Amon | Noun proper masculine |
| בְּנ֖וֹ | son his | Noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
| יֹאשִׁיָּ֥הוּ | Josiah | Noun proper masculine |
| בְנֽוֹ׃ | son his | Noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
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| BSB | Amon his son, and Josiah his son. |
| KJV | Amon his son, Josiah his son. |
| ASV | Amon his son, Josiah his son. |
| YLT | Amon his son, Josiah his son. |
| WEB | Amon his son, and Josiah his son. |
| BBE | Amon his son, Josiah his son. |
All translations agree on the lineage presented in this verse.
The sentence is structured with a main clause followed by two noun phrases, clearly indicating the lineage.
3 commentators on this verse
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Deep Study — 1 Chronicles 3:14
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Context — The Lineage of Kings of Judahgenerated
1 Chronicles 3:14 lists Amon and his son Josiah as part of the royal lineage of Judah. This genealogy emphasizes the succession of kings, highlighting the importance of lineage in Israel's history. Amon ruled for a brief period, and his son Josiah is noted for significant religious reforms, as seen in 2 Kings 22:1.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Kings 21:19 | Amon was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem two years. His mother’s name was Meshullemeth daughter of Haruz; she was from Jotbah. |
| 2 | 2 Chronicles 33:20–21 | And Manasseh rested with his fathers and was buried at his palace. And his son Amon reigned in his place. |
| 3 | 2 Kings 22:1 | Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem thirty-one years. His mother’s name was Jedidah daughter of Adaiah; she was from Bozkath. |
| 4 | 2 Chronicles 34:1 | Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem thirty-one years. |
| 5 | Matthew 1:10–11 | Hezekiah was the father of Manasseh, Manasseh the father of Amon, Amon the father of Josiah, |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 14 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — יֹאשִׁיָּהוּ, yo.shi.Ya.hugenerated
The name יֹאשִׁיָּהוּ (Yo'shiyah) means 'whom Jehovah heals.' It is a proper noun identifying a king of Judah known for his religious reforms. Josiah's reign is marked by a return to the worship of Yahweh, as detailed in the historical accounts of 2 Kings 22 and 2 Chronicles 34.
Josiah is mentioned in the context of his father Amon, who ruled for two years and is also a significant figure in the history of Judah. The parsing indicates that this is a proper noun, emphasizing its importance in the genealogical context.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
All translations agree that Amon is the father of Josiah, maintaining the lineage structure without variation.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The structure of the verse is straightforward, with two main clauses: אָמ֥וֹן (Amon) and יֹאשִׁיָּ֥הוּ (Josiah) as subjects. Each subject is followed by the phrase denoting 'his son,' indicating a direct lineage.
The Hebrew word order places emphasis on the names, presenting them as key figures in the genealogy.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates אָמ֥וֹן as αμων, maintaining the name without alteration, which reflects a direct correspondence to the Hebrew text.
This choice shows that the translators recognized Amon as a significant historical figure, similar to his representation in the Hebrew Bible.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
1 Chronicles 3:14 states that Amon was the father of Josiah. Amon was a king of Judah, and Josiah followed him as king. This verse emphasizes the lineage of kings in Judah.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Amon was a king of Judah, known for his short reign of two years, and he was the father of Josiah.
Josiah is noted for his religious reforms and efforts to restore the worship of Yahweh during his reign.
This verse is part of a genealogical record that highlights the succession of kings in Judah, showing the importance of lineage.
Yes, there is another Josiah mentioned in Zechariah 6:10, but the Josiah in this verse is the king of Judah.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What can we learn from the lineage of kings about God's faithfulness in history?
- How does Josiah's reign inspire us to seek reform in our own spiritual lives?
- In what ways can we honor our heritage while also seeking to make positive changes?
- What role does family lineage play in our understanding of identity and purpose?
Commentators on this verse — 3 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on 1 Chronicles 3:14 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryJoram his son, Ahaziah his son, Joash his son, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Read Robert Jamieson on 1 Chronicles 3 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(14) Amon.—Probably the Egyptian sun-god Amen or Amun. Josiah.—Iah comforteth.In this line of fifteen successive monarchs, the usurper Athaliah is omitted between Ahaziah and Joash (1 Chronicles 3:11).
Read Charles John Ellicott on 1 Chronicles 3 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges10–16. The Line of Davidic Kings Two things are to be noted in this list: (1) Johanan’s name is given in 1 Chronicles 3:15, though he was never king, (2) Zedekiah’s name appears to be twice given, once among the sons of Josiah (1 Chronicles 3:15) and again in his place according to the succession (1 Chronicles 3:16).
Read Cambridge on 1 Chronicles 3 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
Amon his son, and Josiah his son.
Amon his son, and Josiah his son.
Amon his son, and Josiah his son.
Amon his son, Josiah his son.
Tyndale line
Amon his son, Josiah his son.
Amon his son, Josiah his son.
Amon his son, Josiah his son.
Amon his son, Josiah his son.
And Amon his sonne, and Iosiah his sonne.
Strictly literal
Amon his son, Josiah his son.
Amon his son, Josiah his son.
Amon his son, Josiah his son.
Amon his son, Josiah his son.
Manasseh's son was Amon. Amon's son was Josiah.
From the Latin
And Manasses beget Amen the father of Josias.
Simplified
Amon, Josiah.
Amon his son, Josiah his son.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint agree on the names and their order in this verse. Both sources confirm Amon as the father of Josiah, with no variations noted.
אָמ֥וֹן בְּנ֖וֹ יֹאשִׁיָּ֥הוּ בְנֽוֹ׃
4 of the 4 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
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Lexicons — every word in 1 Chronicles 3:14
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אָמוֹן (Amown) refers to Amon, a name associated with several figures in the Old Testament, including a king of Judah and a governor of Samaria. The name is linked to the meaning "skilled workman" or "master workman." Amon is first mentioned in 1 Kings 22:26 and is noted as the son of Manasseh and father of Josiah.
אָמוֹן n.pr.m. (master-workman)
king of Judah
captain of a city
one of the line of Solomon’s servants
base
H526 אָמוֹן
526 'Amown aw-mone'
the same as 525; Amon, the name of three Israelites:--Amon.
see HEBREW for 0525
אָמוֹן (a.mon) — Amon.
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ki.22.26
§ Amon = "skilled workman" or "master workman"
1) a king of Judah, son of Manasseh
2) a governor of Samaria
3) a descendant of a servant of Solomon
אָמוֹן (a.mon) — Amon.
A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.21.18;
son of: Manasseh (H4519H) and Meshullemeth (H4922); married to Jedidah (H3040);
father of: Josiah (H2977); also called Amos at Mat.1.10;
§ Amon = "skilled workman" or "master workman"
1) a king of Judah, son of Manasseh
2) a governor of Samaria
3) a descendant of a servant of Solomon
אָמוֹן (a.mon) — Amon.
A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.57; also called Amon at Neh.7.59;
Another name of a.mi (אָמִי "Ami" H0532)
§ Amon = "skilled workman" or "master workman"
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
a'-mon ('amon): A name identical with that of the Egyptian local deity of Thebes (No); compare Jer 46:25. The foreign name given to a Hebrew prince is remarkable, as is also the fact that it is one of the two or three royal names of Judah not compounded with the name of Yahweh. See MANASSEH. It seems to reflect the sentiment which his fanatical father sought to make prevail that Yahweh had no longer any more claim to identification with the realm than had other deities.
(1) A king of Judah, son and successor of Manasseh; reigned two years and was assassinated in his own palace by the officials of his household. The story of his reign is told briefly in 2Ki 21:19-26, and still more briefly, though in identical terms, so far as they go, in
Amon
Builder. (1.) The governor of Samaria in the time of Ahab. The prophet Micaiah was committed to his custody (1 Kings 22:26; 2 Chr. 18:25).
(2.) The son of Manasseh, and fourteenth king of Judah. He restored idolatry, and set up the images which his father had cast down. Zephaniah (1:4; 3:4, 11) refers to the moral depravity prevailing in this king’s reign.
He was assassinated (2 Kings 21:18-26: 2 Chr. 33:20-25) by his own servants, who conspired against him.
(3.) An Egyptian god, usually depicted with a human body and the head of a ram, referred to in Jer. 46:25, where the word “multitudes” in the Authorized…
(builder). One of Ahab’s governors. (1 Kings 22:26; 2 Chronicles 18:25) King of Judah, son and successor of Manasseh, reigned two years, from B.C. 642 to 640. Amon devoted himself wholly to the service of false gods, but was killed in a conspiracy, and was succeeded by his son Josiah.
The fourteenth king of Judah, son of Manasseh, began to reign B. C. 639, at the age of twenty-two, and reigned only two years at Jerusalem. He did evil in the sight of the Lord, as his father Manasseh had done, by forsaking Jehovah and worshipping idols. His servants conspired against him, and slew him in his own house; but the people killed all the conspirators, and established his son Josiah on the throne. He was buried in the garden of Uzzah, 2Ki 21:18-26 2Ch 33:21-25.
בֵּן (ben) means 'son' or 'male child' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including descendants, young animals, and even figurative uses like sparks or arrows. It can refer to members of a tribe or class and is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, such as in 1 Chronicles 24:26. The word is derived from a root meaning 'to build' and implies a connection to family or lineage.
בֵּן 4870 n.m. son
son, male child, born of a woman
children (male and female)
youth, young men
the young of animals
of plant shoots
fig. of lifeless things, sparks, stars, arrows
member of a guild, order or class
of animals son of (the) herd
ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc.
n. relat. of age
base
בְּנוֹ 1 Ch 24:26, 27 as n.pr.m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son, cf. VB & Be Öt.
done
H1121a בֵּן son . son, male child, born of a woman
. children (male and female)
. youth, young men
. the young of animals
. of plant shoots
. fig. of lifeless things, sparks, stars, arrows
. . member of a guild, order or class
. of animals son of (the) herd
. ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc.
. n. relat. of age
H1121b בְּנוֹ as n. pr. m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son
1121 ben bane
from 1129; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the
widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship,
including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,
etc., (like 1, 251, etc.)):--+ afflicted, age, (Ahoh-)
(Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-)ite, (anoint-)ed one, appointed to,
(+) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-)ian, one born,
bough, branch, breed, + (young) bullock, + (young) calf, X
came up in, child, colt, X common, X corn, daughter, X of
first, + firstborn, foal, + very fruitful, + postage, X in, +
kid, + lamb, (+) man, meet, + mighty, + nephew, old, (+)
people, + rebel, + robber, X servant born, X soldier, son, +
spark, + steward, + stranger, X surely, them of, + tumultuous
one, + valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
see HEBREW for 01129
see HEBREW for 01
see HEBREW for 0251
בֵּן (ben) — son: child.
: child/son
בְּנוֹ (be.no) — Beno.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.24.26;
son of: Jaaziah (H3269);
brother of: Shoham (H7719), Zaccur (H2139I) and Ibri (H5681)
§ Beno = "his son"
the sons of Jaaziah and the sons of Merari by Jaahziah (his son)
בֵּן (ben) — son: descendant/people.
: descendant, people, tribe, nation
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : child/son
בֵּן (ben) — son: young animal.
: calf/lamb/young(ANIMAL)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : descendant
בֵּן (ben) — son: type of.
: rebel/son(Belial)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : people/men/nation/tribe
בֵּן (ben) — son.
: [inheriting]son/heir
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
בֵּן (ben) — son: warrior.
: warrior/son(strong)
N-ms | Suff — Noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHNcmsc/Sp3ms
יֹאשִׁיָּהוּ (Yo'shiyah) refers to Josiah, a king of Judah known for his religious reforms and revival during his reign. The name means 'whom Jehovah heals.' There are two individuals named Josiah in the texts: the king, son of Amon, and a returned exile, son of Zephaniah, mentioned in Zechariah. The lexicons agree on the identity and significance of the king, but also note the existence of another Josiah.
יֹאשִׁיָּ֫הוּ, יֹאשִׁיָּה n.pr.m. (י׳ supporteth)
king of Judah, son of Amon
a returned exile
base
H2977 יֹאשִׁיָּ֫הוּ, יֹאשִׁיָּה (י׳ supporteth) . king of Judah, son of Amon
. a returned exile
2977 Yo'shiyah yo-shee-yaw'
or {yo-she-yaw'-hoo}; from the same root as 803 and 3050;
founded of Jah; Joshijah, the name of two Israelites:--
Josiah.
see HEBREW for 0803
see HEBREW for 03050
יֹאשִׁיָּ֫הוּ (yo.shiy.yah) — Josiah.
A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ki.13.2;
son of: Amon (H0526H) and Jedidah (H3040); married to Hamutal (H2537) and Zebidah (H2080);
father of: Jehoahaz (H3059H), Jehoiakim (H3079), Zedekiah (H6667H) and Shallum (H7967J)
Also named: Iōsias (Ἰωσίας "Josiah" G2502)
§ Josiah = "whom Jehovah heals"
1) son of Amon by Jedidah who succeeded his father to the throne of Judah and reigned for 31 years; his reign is noteworthy for the great revivals back to the worship of Jehovah which he led
2) a returned exile and son of Zephaniah at whose house took place the solemn and symbolical crowning of Joshua the high priest in the time of Zechariah the prophet
יֹאשִׁיָּ֫הוּ (yo.shiy.yah) — Josiah.
A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Zec.6.10;
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
jo-si'-a (yo'shiyahu, "Yahweh supports him"; Ioseias; the King James Version Josias (which see)):
I. SOURCES FOR HIS LIFE AND TIMES
1. Annalistic
2. Prophetic
3. Memorial
II. TRAITS OF HIS REIGN
1. Situation at the Beginning
2. Finding of the Law
3. The Great Reform
4. Disaster at Megiddo
The name given 6 years before the death of his grandfather Manasseh resumes the Judaic custom, suspended in the case of that king and Amon, of compounding royal names with that of Yahweh; perhaps a hint of the time, when, according to the Chronicler, Manasseh realized Yahweh's claim on his realm (2Ch 33:12,13). One of the most eminent of the kings of Judah; came to the throne at 8 years of age and reigned circa 637-608 BC.
I. Sources for His Life and Times.
1. Annalistic:
Josiah
Healed by Jehovah, or Jehovah will support. The son of Amon, and his successor on the throne of Judah (2 Kings 22:1; 2 Chr. 34:1). His history is contained in 2 Kings 22, 23. He stands foremost among all the kings of the line of David for unswerving loyalty to Jehovah (23:25). He “did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, and walked in all the way of David his father.” He ascended the throne at the early age of eight years, and it appears that not till eight years afterwards did he begin “to seek after the God of David his father.” At that age he devoted himself to God. He distinguished himself by beginning a war of extermination against the prevailing idolatry, which had practically been the state religion for some seventy years (
(whom Jehovah heals). The son of Amon and Jedidah, succeeded his father B.C. 641, in the eighty years of his age, and reigned 31 years. His history is contained in (2 Kings 22:1; 2 Kings 24:30; 2 Chronicles 34:1; 2 Chronicles 35:1) ... and the first twelve chapters of Jeremiah throw much light upon the general character of the Jews in his day. He began in the eighth year of his reign to seek the Lord; and in his twelfth year, and for six years afterward, in a personal progress throughout all the land of Judah and Israel, he destroyed everywhere high places, groves, images and all outward signs and relics of idolatry. The temple was restored under a special commission; and…
Son of Amon and great-grandson of Hezekiah, a pious king of Judah, who introduced great reforms in the temple worship, and in the religious character of the nation in general. No king set himself more earnestly to destroy every vestige of idolatry out of the land. Among other things, he defiled the altars of the idols at Bethel by burning upon them the bones from the tombs of their deceased priests; as had been foretold more than three centuries before, 1Ki 13:2. While cleaning and repairing the temple at his command, the priests found the temple copy of the five books of the law, perhaps the original copy from Moses’ own hand. The sacred book was too much neglected in those days of declension; and even the pious Josiah seems to have been impressed by the closing chapters of Deuteronomy as though he had never read them before. To…
בֵּן (ben) means 'son' or 'male child' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including descendants, young animals, and even figurative uses like sparks or arrows. It can refer to members of a tribe or class and is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, such as in 1 Chronicles 24:26. The word is derived from a root meaning 'to build' and implies a connection to family or lineage.
בֵּן 4870 n.m. son
son, male child, born of a woman
children (male and female)
youth, young men
the young of animals
of plant shoots
fig. of lifeless things, sparks, stars, arrows
member of a guild, order or class
of animals son of (the) herd
ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc.
n. relat. of age
base
בְּנוֹ 1 Ch 24:26, 27 as n.pr.m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son, cf. VB & Be Öt.
done
H1121a בֵּן son . son, male child, born of a woman
. children (male and female)
. youth, young men
. the young of animals
. of plant shoots
. fig. of lifeless things, sparks, stars, arrows
. . member of a guild, order or class
. of animals son of (the) herd
. ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc.
. n. relat. of age
H1121b בְּנוֹ as n. pr. m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son
1121 ben bane
from 1129; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the
widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship,
including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,
etc., (like 1, 251, etc.)):--+ afflicted, age, (Ahoh-)
(Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-)ite, (anoint-)ed one, appointed to,
(+) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-)ian, one born,
bough, branch, breed, + (young) bullock, + (young) calf, X
came up in, child, colt, X common, X corn, daughter, X of
first, + firstborn, foal, + very fruitful, + postage, X in, +
kid, + lamb, (+) man, meet, + mighty, + nephew, old, (+)
people, + rebel, + robber, X servant born, X soldier, son, +
spark, + steward, + stranger, X surely, them of, + tumultuous
one, + valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
see HEBREW for 01129
see HEBREW for 01
see HEBREW for 0251
בֵּן (ben) — son: child.
: child/son
בְּנוֹ (be.no) — Beno.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.24.26;
son of: Jaaziah (H3269);
brother of: Shoham (H7719), Zaccur (H2139I) and Ibri (H5681)
§ Beno = "his son"
the sons of Jaaziah and the sons of Merari by Jaahziah (his son)
בֵּן (ben) — son: descendant/people.
: descendant, people, tribe, nation
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : child/son
בֵּן (ben) — son: young animal.
: calf/lamb/young(ANIMAL)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : descendant
בֵּן (ben) — son: type of.
: rebel/son(Belial)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : people/men/nation/tribe
בֵּן (ben) — son.
: [inheriting]son/heir
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
בֵּן (ben) — son: warrior.
: warrior/son(strong)
N-ms | Suff — Noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHNcmsc/Sp3ms