1 Kings 1:23

And they told the king saying, Behold, Nathan the prophet. And when he was come in before the king, he bowed himself before the king with his face to the ground.

1 Kings 1:16

And Bathsheba bowed and did obeisance to the king. And the king said, What wouldest thou?

Romans 13:7

Render to all their dues: to whom tribute is due, tribute; to whom custom, custom; to whom fear, fear; to whom honour, honour.

1 Peter 2:17

Shew honour to all, love the brotherhood, fear God, honour the king.

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And they told the king, saying, Behold Nathan the prophet. And when he was come in before the king, he bowed himself before the king with his face to the ground.

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He bowed

1 Kings 1:16
And Bathsheba bowed and did obeisance to the king. And the king said, What wouldest thou?
Romans 13:7
Render to all their dues: to whom tribute is due, tribute; to whom custom, custom; to whom fear, fear; to whom honour, honour.
1 Peter 2:17
Shew honour to all, love the brotherhood, fear God, honour the king.

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Proverbs 28:23
He that rebuketh a man shall afterwards find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.