Matthew Poole and continuators on 2 Kings 5:18
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2 Kings5:18
18 In this thing the LORD pardon thy servant, that when my master goeth into the house of Rimmon to worship there, and he leaneth on my hand , and I bow my self in the house of Rimmon: when I bow down my self in the house of Rimmon the LORD pardon thy servant in this thing .
A Syrian Idol, called here by the LXX Remman, and Act. 7. 43. Remphan.
Or, arm, as that word sometimes signifies, both in Scripture and other Authors; or, shoulder. Upon which, the King leaned, either for state, or for support▪ Compare chap. 7. 2.
Not in honour to the Idol, which I do here, and shall there, openly renounce; but onely in compliance with the Kings infirmity and conveniency, who cannot well bow if I stand upright.
Because there seemed to be an appearance of Evil in this action, though done with an honest mind, he desires the Prophets Prayers that God would not charge it upon him as Idolatry, nor be displeased with him for that practise.
Marginal references: Or, be favourable to. So Gr.
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