דברי הימים ב, פרק כ׳, פסוק י״ח

A direct prophetic message, serving as an immediate answer to prayer and pleading, brings immense encouragement and strength to King Jehoshaphat and the gathered nation. Reacting to this reassuring news, the king responds with profound gratitude. He lowers his head and completely prostrates himself, pressing his face directly to the ground. This physical act is a deep expression of thanksgiving before God.

Moved by the king's display of devotion, all the people of Judah and the residents of Jerusalem follow his lead. They too drop to the ground, bowing before God in a unified act of worship to Him.