Quotes about Respect
So act according to your wisdom, and do not let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace.
— 1 Kings 2:6
So Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak to him for Adonijah. The king stood up to greet her, bowed to her, and sat down on his throne. Then the king had a throne brought for his mother, who sat down at his right hand.
— 1 Kings 2:19
“I have just one small request of you,” she said. “Do not deny me.” “Make your request, my mother,” the king replied, “for I will not deny you.”
— 1 Kings 2:20
so that they may fear You all the days they live in the land that You gave to our fathers.
— 1 Kings 8:40
Now as Obadiah went on his way, Elijah suddenly met him. When Obadiah recognized him, he fell facedown and said, “Is it you, my lord Elijah?”
— 1 Kings 18:7
“Let him rest,” said Josiah. “Do not let anyone disturb his bones.” So they left his bones undisturbed, along with those of the prophet who had come from Samaria.
— 2 Kings 23:18
saying, “Far be it from me, my God, to do this! How can I drink the blood of these men who risked their lives?” Because they had brought it at the risk of their lives, David refused to drink it. Such were the exploits of the three mighty men.
— 1 Chronicles 11:19
He was doubly honored above the Three, and he became their commander, even though he was not included among the Three.
— 1 Chronicles 11:21
And the anger of the LORD burned against Uzzah, and He struck him down because he had put his hand on the ark. So he died there before God.
— 1 Chronicles 13:10
‘Do not touch My anointed ones! Do no harm to My prophets!’
— 1 Chronicles 16:22
the princes of the Ammonites said to Hanun, “Just because David has sent you comforters, do you really believe he is showing respect for your father? Have not his servants come to you to explore the land, spy it out, and overthrow it?”
— 1 Chronicles 19:3
David came to Ornan, and when Ornan looked out and saw David, he left the threshing floor and bowed facedown before David.
— 1 Chronicles 21:21