1 Samuel 24:8

Plain English Version

David waited a few minutes, then he went out too. He called out to Saul, “Hey boss.” Saul looked back over his shoulder. David got down on his knees, to show him respect.

Cross References

Genesis 17:3

Abram got down on his knees and put his face near the ground, to show respect to God, and God said to him,

Romans 13:7

So you have to give everybody whatever you owe to them. You have to pay taxes and pay the bills the government bosses send you. And you still have to respect those bosses.

1 Peter 2:17

You have to respect everyone. And love other Christians a lot. And thank God and respect him for being good and great. And respect the big government boss too.

1 Samuel 20:41

David came out from behind a rock. He got down on his knees and put his face near the ground 3 times to show respect to Jonathan. They kissed each other and cried for each other. But David cried more than Jonathan.

1 Samuel 24:7

In that way, David told them not to hurt Saul. Soon after that, Saul stood up and went out of the cave.

1 Samuel 24:9

David said, “Some men reckon that I want to hurt you. Don’t listen to them.

1 Samuel 26:17

Saul heard David’s voice, and said, “David, my son. Is that you talking?” David answered, “Yes, boss. It’s me.

1 Samuel 28:14

Saul asked, “What does it look like?” She said, “It’s an old man wearing long clothes.” Saul knew it was Samuel, and he got down on his knees and put his face near the ground to show respect to that spirit.