1 Samuel 24:8

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Later, David came out of the cave and called out to Saul, “My lord the king!” Saul looked back. David bowed with his face to the ground to show his respect.

Cross References

Romans 13:7

Give everyone what you owe them. If you owe them any kind of tax, then pay it. Show respect to those you should respect. And show honor to those you should honor.

1 Samuel 26:17

Saul knew David’s voice and said, “Is that your voice, David my son?” David answered, “Yes, it is my voice, my lord the king.

1 Samuel 20:41

When the boy left, David came out from his hiding place on the other side of the hill. David gave a formal greeting by bowing to the ground three times to show his respect for Jonathan. But then David and Jonathan kissed each other and cried together. It was a very sad goodbye, especially for David.

Exodus 20:12

“You must honor and respect your father and your mother. Do this so that you will have a full life in the land that the Lord your God gives you.

Genesis 17:3

Then Abram bowed down before God. God said to him,

1 Peter 2:17

Show respect for all people. Love your brothers and sisters in God’s family. Respect God, and honor the king.

1 Samuel 24:7

David said these things to stop his men. He would not let his men hurt Saul. Saul left the cave and went on his way.

1 Samuel 24:9

David said to Saul, “Why do you listen when people say, ‘David plans to hurt you’?

1 Samuel 28:14

Saul asked, “What does he look like?” The woman answered, “He looks like an old man wearing a special robe.” Then Saul knew it was Samuel, and he bowed down. His face touched the ground.

1 Kings 1:31

Then Bathsheba bowed down before the king and said, “Long live King David!”