Presents
Antiquity of -- Ge 32:13; 43:15. Were given To judges to secure a favourable hearing. -- Pr 17:23; Am 2:6. To kings to engage their aid. -- 1Ki 15:18. By kings to each other in token of inferiority. -- 1Ki 10:25; 2Ch 9:23,24; Ps 72:10. To appease the angry feelings of others. -- Ge 32:20; 1Sa 25:27,28,35. To confirm covenants. -- Ge 21:28-30. To reward service. -- 2Sa 18:12; Da 2:6,48. To show respect. -- Jdj 6:18. In token of friendship. -- 1Sa 18:3,4. As tribute. -- Jdj 3:15; 2Sa 8:2; 2Ch 17:5. On occasions of visits. -- 2Ki 8:8. On all occasions of public rejoicing. -- Ne 8:12; Es 9:19. At marriages. -- Ge 24:53; Ps 45:12. On recovering from sickness. -- 2Ki 20:12. On restoration to prosperity. -- Job 42:10,11. On sending away friends. -- Ge 45:22; Jer 40:5. Considered essential on all visits of business -- 1Sa 9:7. Not bringing, considered a mark of disrespect and disaffection -- Isa 10:27; 2Ki 17:24. Generally procured a favourable reception -- Pr 18:16; 19:6. When small or defective, refused -- Mal 1:8. Of persons of rank, of great value and variety -- 2Ki 5:2; 2Ch 9:1. Receiving of, a token of good will -- Ge 33:10,11. Things given as Cattle. -- Ge 32:14,15,18. Horses and mules. -- 1Ki 10:25. Money. -- Ge 45:22; 1Sa 9:8; Job 42:11. Food. -- Ge 43:11; 1Sa 25:18; 1Ki 14:3. Garments. -- Ge 45:22; 1Sa 18:4. Weapons of war. -- 1Sa 18:4. Ornaments. -- Ge 24:22,47; Job 42:11. Gold and silver vessels. -- 1Ki 10:25. Precious stones. -- 1Ki 10:2. Servants. -- Ge 20:14; 29:24,29. Often borne by servants -- Jdj 3:18. Often conveyed on camels -- 1Sa 25:18; 2Ki 8:9; 2Ch 9:1. Sometimes sent before the giver -- Ge 32:21. Generally presented in person -- Ge 43:15,26; Jdj 3:17; 1Sa 25:27. Laid out and presented with great ceremony -- Ge 43:25; Jdj 3:18; Mt 2:11.