The sons of the prophets from Jericho who had been watching said, “The spirit of Elijah has come to rest upon Elisha.” They came out to meet him, and they bowed down to the ground before him.

She came in and bowed down, falling to the ground at Elisha’s feet. She then took her son and left.

Only may the Lord forgive me this one thing: When my master enters the temple of Rimmon to worship there, and he leans on my hand and I also bow down in the temple of Rimmon, may the Lord forgive your servant this thing.”

Jehu drew back his bow and struck Joram between his shoulders. The arrow pierced his heart, and he sunk down in his chariot.

The Lord made a covenant with them and ordered them, “You shall not fear other gods, nor shall you bow yourselves down to them, nor shall you serve them, nor shall you offer sacrifices to them.