the twenty-four elders See commentary on Revelation 4:4.their thrones The thrones belong to the elders. This argues for their identification as the redeemed. See commentary on Revelation 4:4.fell on their faces The elders are repeatedly found prostrate before the throne in worship (Rev. [[4:10|bible.87.4.10]]+; [[5:8|bible.87.5.8]]+, [[14|bible.87.5.14]]+; [[7:11|bible.87.7.11]]+; [[19:4|bible.87.19.4]]+).