David also arose afterward, and went out of the cave, and cried after Saul, saying, My lord the king. When Saul looked behind him, David bowed with his face to the earth, and did obeisance.
"And David bowed with his face to the earth, and did obeisance"  (1 Samuel 24:8).  "By this action, David showed that, so far from being a rebel, he still acknowledged Saul's lawful authority, and was true to his allegiance."[9]