In 2 Samuel 18:28, Ahimaaz falls on his face before the king — identical gesture of prostration, though delivering news not a plea.

In 1 Samuel 25:23, Abigail falls before David and pleads — a nearly identical scene of a woman prostrating with a plea.

In 2 Kings 6:26-28, a woman cries 'Help, O king' — the exact same verbal plea, though without falling.

In Luke 18:3-5, a persistent widow approaches a judge for justice — a strong parallel of a widow seeking help from authority.

In 1 Samuel 20:41, David also falls on his face to the ground in homage — a parallel gesture of reverence.

In 2 Kings 8:3, the Shunammite woman cries to the king for her property — a similar plea for royal help, without falling.