1599 Geneva Bible: “Don't Bow to Idols (even in pretense)"

1 Kings 5:18 Herein the Lord be (i)merciful unto thy servant, that when my master goeth into the house of Rimmon, to worship there, and leaneth on mine hand, and I bow myself in the house of Rimmon: when I do bow down, I say, in the house of Rimmon, the Lord be merciful unto thy servant in this point.
1 Kings 5:19 Unto whom he said, (ii)Go in peace. So he departed from him about half a day’s journey of ground.


i. He feels his conscience bothered about being present at an idol’s service, and therefore desires God to forgive him, lest others by his example might fall into idolatry: as for his own part he confesses that he will never serve any but the true God.
ii. The Prophet did not approve of his act, but after the custom of the time he bids him farewell.


[The above quoted scripture and accompanying paraphrased notes are taken from the 1599 Geneva Bible. A version of this great Bible, with modern spelling, may be purchased from the following link]