1 Samuel 24:8
David also arose afterward, and went out of the cave and cried after Saul, saying, “My lord the king!” When Saul looked behind him, David bowed with his face to the earth, and showed respect.
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- 1 Samuel 25:23–24 When Abigail saw David, she hurried and got off her donkey, and fell before David on her face and bowed herself to the ground. She fell at his feet and said, “On me, my lord, on me be the blame! Please let your servant speak in your ears. Hear the words of your servant.
- Genesis 17:3 Abram fell on his face. God talked with him, saying,
- Exodus 20:12 “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land which Yahweh your God gives you.