Josiah was the son of King Amon and the grandson of King Manasseh.
He became king at the young age of eight after his father, Amon, was assassinated (2 Kings 22:1).
Amon
Amon rose to prominence in the New Kingdom and merged with the Sun God Re after a military victory.
One of the largest temple complexes at Karnak is dedicated to Amon-Re.