1 Samuel 24:8

New Century Version

When David came out of the cave, he shouted to Saul, “My master and king!” Saul looked back, and David bowed facedown on the ground.

Cross References

Genesis 17:3

Then Abram bowed facedown on the ground. God said to him,

1 Kings 1:31

Then Bathsheba bowed facedown on the ground and knelt before the king and said, “Long live my master King David!”

Exodus 20:12

“Honor your father and your mother so that you will live a long time in the land that the Lord your God is going to give you.

Romans 13:7

Pay everyone, then, what you owe. If you owe any kind of tax, pay it. Show respect and honor to them all.

1 Peter 2:17

Show respect for all people: Love the brothers and sisters of God’s family, respect God, honor the king.

1 Samuel 20:41

When the boy left, David came out from the south side of the rock. He bowed facedown on the ground before Jonathan three times. Then David and Jonathan kissed each other and cried together, but David cried the most.

1 Samuel 24:7

David used these words to stop his men; he did not let them attack Saul. Then Saul left the cave and went his way.

1 Samuel 24:9

He said to Saul, “Why do you listen when people say, ‘David wants to harm you’?

1 Samuel 26:17

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

1 Samuel 28:14

Saul asked, “What does he look like?” The woman answered, “An old man wearing a coat is coming up.” Then Saul knew it was Samuel, and he bowed facedown on the ground.