1 Kings 1:23

And they said to the king, Here is Nathan the prophet. And when he came in before the king, he went down on his face on the earth.

1 Kings 1:16

And Bath-sheba went down on her face on the earth before the king giving him honour. And he said, What is your desire?

Romans 13:7

Give to all what is their right: taxes to him whose they are, payment to him whose right it is, fear to whom fear, honour to whom honour is to be given.

1 Peter 2:17

Have respect for all, loving the brothers, fearing God, honouring the king.

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Summary

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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Bible References

He bowed

1 Kings 1:16
And Bath-sheba went down on her face on the earth before the king giving him honour. And he said, What is your desire?
Romans 13:7
Give to all what is their right: taxes to him whose they are, payment to him whose right it is, fear to whom fear, honour to whom honour is to be given.
1 Peter 2:17
Have respect for all, loving the brothers, fearing God, honouring the king.

General references

Proverbs 28:23
He who says words of protest to a man will later have more approval than one who says smooth words with his tongue.

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