1 Samuel 24:8

Good News Translation

Then David went out after him and called to him, “Your Majesty!” Saul turned around, and David bowed down to the ground in respect

Cross References

Genesis 17:3

Abram bowed down with his face touching the ground, and God said,

1 Kings 1:31

Bathsheba bowed low and said, “May my lord the king live forever!”

Exodus 20:12

“Respect your father and your mother, so that you may live a long time in the land that I am giving you.

Romans 13:7

Pay, then, what you owe them; pay them your personal and property taxes, and show respect and honor for them all.

1 Peter 2:17

Respect everyone, love other believers, honor God, and respect the Emperor.

1 Samuel 20:41

After the boy had left, David got up from behind the pile of stones, fell on his knees and bowed with his face to the ground three times. Both he and Jonathan were crying as they kissed each other; David's grief was even greater than Jonathan's.

1 Samuel 24:7

So David convinced his men that they should not attack Saul. Saul got up, left the cave, and started away.

1 Samuel 24:9

and said, “Why do you listen to people who say that I am trying to harm you?

1 Samuel 26:17

Saul recognized David's voice and asked, “David, is that you, my son?” “Yes, Your Majesty,” David answered.

1 Samuel 28:14

“What does it look like?” he asked. “It's an old man coming up,” she answered. “He is wearing a cloak.” Then Saul knew that it was Samuel, and he bowed to the ground in respect.