They fell on their faces: See the comments on this expression in verse 7. See also the comments on verse 38.

The Hebrew verb rendered said may be legitimately translated “shouted” or “cried out” (New Jewish Publication Society’s Tanakh) since it occurs in a dramatic context.

The LORD, he is God; the LORD, he is God: The repetition of the cry of the people also serves to heighten the dramatic effect and should be retained where possible.

Quoted with permission from Omanson, Roger L. and Ellington, John E. A Handbook on 1-2 Kings, Volume 1. (UBS Helps for Translators). New York: UBS, 2008. For this and other handbooks for translators see here .