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 1:52

1:52 Solomon said, “If he is a loyal subject, ²  not a hair of his head will be harmed, but if he is found to be a traitor, ³  he will die.”

1 Kings 18:42

18:42 So Ahab went on up to eat and drink, while Elijah climbed to the top of Carmel. He bent down toward the ground and put his face between his knees.

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

[1:52]  ² tn Heb “if he is a man of strength [or ability].” In this context, where Adonijah calls himself a “servant,” implying allegiance to the new king, the phrase אִישׁ חַיִל (’ish khayil) probably carries the sense of “a worthy man,” that is, “loyal” (see HALOT 311 s.v. חַיִל).

[1:52]  ³ tn Heb “but if evil is found in him.”