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Amon was one of the most important of the ancient Egyptian gods, and is commonly identified with Ra. See Ammon.
There are also two people called Amon in the Bible:
1. The governor of Samaria in the time of Ahab. The prophet Micah was committed to his custody (1 Kings 22:26; 2 Chr. 18:25).
2. Amon of Judah was a king of the kingdom of Judah and son of Manasseh.