Thematic Bible: Ceremonial recognition of
Thematic Bible
King » Ceremonial recognition of » Prostration
Mephibosheth the son of Jonathan and grandson of Saul arrived. He bowed down before David in respect. David said: Mephibosheth. He answered: I am here to serve.
Mephibosheth bowed again and said: I am no better than a dead dog! Why should you be so good to me?
She bowed down with her face touching the ground. I am ready to serve, she said. I am willing to wash the feet of my master's servants.
The king was told that the prophet was there. Nathan went in and bowed low before the king.
Even the royal officials have come to congratulate His Majesty King David, saying: May your God make Solomon's name more famous than yours and his reign greater than your reign. The king himself bowed down on his bed
King » Ceremonial recognition of » Salutation to: "o king, live forever,"
The Chaldeans spoke in the Syrian language: O king, may you live for a very long time. Tell your servants the dream, and we will interpret it.
Then these commissioners and governors assembled before the king, and said: King Darius, may you live for a very long time.
King » Ceremonial recognition of » Kneeling before
They made a crown of thorns and put it on his head. They placed a rod in his right hand. Then they bowed down on their knees before him. They mocked him, saying: Long life to the King of the Jews.