"Then Amnon hated her exceedingly; so that the hatred wherewith he hated her was greater than the love wherewith he had loved her."
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Amnon Meaning in the Bible
Amnon
boy
Amnon means "Faithful; Trustworthy; Nurturing", a boy's name of Hebrew origin. Amnon appears in the King James Bible, and 2 Samuel 13:15 is the passage most often tied to it. Amnon — named 'faithful' but living as a betrayer — warns that the gap between our name and our character is the space where sin does its worst damage. Faithfulness must be lived, not merely labeled.
Is Amnon in the Bible?
Yes — Amnon appears in the King James Bible, including 2 Samuel 13:15.
Pronunciation:/AM-non/
OriginHebrew
MeaningFaithful; Trustworthy; Nurturing
What does Amnon mean?
Amnon is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Faithful; Trustworthy; Nurturing". Amnon means "faithful" or "trustworthy" in Hebrew — a tragically ironic name for David's firstborn son whose actions set off a chain of devastating consequences in the royal family.
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What does Amnon mean in the Bible?
Amnon means "Faithful; Trustworthy; Nurturing" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Amnon means "faithful" or "trustworthy" in Hebrew — a tragically ironic name for David's firstborn son whose actions set off a chain of devastating consequences in the royal family.
Amnon became obsessed with his half-sister Tamar and, following the cunning advice of his cousin Jonadab, feigned illness to lure Tamar to his chambers. He then violated her — and immediately his obsession turned to disgust: "The hatred wherewith he hated her was greater than the love wherewith he had loved her."
Tamar's brother Absalom waited two years before taking revenge, having Amnon murdered at a sheep-shearing feast. This act ignited a series of catastrophes: Absalom's exile, his eventual rebellion against David, and the civil war that nearly destroyed David's kingdom.
Amnon's name — "faithful" — stands in judgment against everything he did. His story is one of the Bible's starkest warnings about the destructive power of unchecked desire and the devastating ripple effects of sin within families. David's failure to discipline Amnon enabled the tragedy that followed.
Where does Amnon appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Amnon is connected to 2 key passages in the King James Bible, beginning with 2 Samuel 13:15. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"Now Absalom had commanded his servants, saying, Mark ye now when Amnon's heart is merry with wine... then kill him, fear not."
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Which books of the Bible mention Amnon?
Amnon is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Amnon?
Amnon — named 'faithful' but living as a betrayer — warns that the gap between our name and our character is the space where sin does its worst damage. Faithfulness must be lived, not merely labeled.
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Amnon name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Amnon appears in the King James Bible, including 2 Samuel 13:15.
Amnon means "Faithful; Trustworthy; Nurturing." It is a Hebrew name. The King James Bible uses it in 2 Samuel 13:15, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Hebrew. Amnon comes into English from Hebrew and carries the sense "Faithful; Trustworthy; Nurturing." It appears in the King James Bible, including 2 Samuel 13:15.
Common questions about the name Amnon
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Amnon?
You can read every verse where Amnon appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.