1 Kings 1:23

1:23 The king was told, “Nathan the prophet is here.” Nathan entered and bowed before the king with his face to the floor. ¹ 

1 Kings 1:31

1:31 Bathsheba bowed down to the king with her face to the floor ²  and said, “May my master, King David, live forever!”

[1:23]  ¹ tn Heb “ground.” Since this was indoors, “floor” is more appropriate than “ground.”

[1:31]  ² tn Heb “bowed low, face [to] the ground, and bowed down to the king.”