2 Kings 5:18

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.

Cross-reference

2 Kings 7:2 Parallel

2 Kings 7:2 describes a captain leaning on the king's arm — Naaman is similarly described, linking the two military figures by a unique phrase.

In 2 Kings 17:35, God forbids bowing to other gods — directly opposing Naaman's request to be pardoned for bowing to Rimmon.

Exodus 20:5 Contrast

Exodus 20:5 forbids bowing to idols — the same act Naaman asks pardon for, highlighting the tension between commandment and circumstance.

In 1 Kings 19:18, the faithful remnant did not bow to Baal — contrasting Naaman's request to bow to Rimmon with a pardon plea.

2 Chronicles 30:19 emphasizes God's mercy for sincere hearts despite ritual impurity — echoing Naaman's request for pardon based on intent.

2 Chronicles 30:18 records Hezekiah's prayer for pardon for improper Passover — parallel to Naaman's request for pardon for bowing.