2 Kings 5:18 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Bible Comments

Rimmon — A Syrian idol, called here by the LXX, Remman, and Acts 7:43, Remphan. My hand — Or, arm, upon which, the king leaned, either for state, or for support.

2 Kings 5:18

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 myself in the house of Rimmon: when I bow down myself in the house of Rimmon, the LORD pardon thy servant in this thing.