Presents

Antiquity of Genesis 32:13; 43:15
WERE GIVEN
- To judges to secure a favourable hearing Proverbs 17:23; Amos 2:6
- To kings to engage their aid 1 Kings 15:18
- By kings to each other in token of inferiority 1 Kings 10:25; 2 Chronicles 9:23,24; Psalm 72:10
- To appease the angry feelings of others Genesis 32:20; 1 Samuel 25:27,28,35
- To confirm covenants Genesis 21:28-30
- To reward service 2 Samuel 18:12; Daniel 2:6,48
- To show respect Judges 6:18
- In token of friendship 1 Samuel 18:3,4
- As tribute Judges 3:15; 2 Samuel 8:2; 2 Chronicles 17:5
- On occasions of visits 2 Kings 8:8
- On all occasions of public rejoicing Nehemiah 8:12; Esther 9:19
- At marriages Genesis 24:53; Psalm 45:12
- On recovering from sickness 2 Kings 20:12
- On restoration to prosperity Job 42:10,11
- On sending away friends Genesis 45:22; Jeremiah 40:5
Considered essential on all visits of business 1 Samuel 9:7
Not bringing, considered a mark of disrespect and Disaffection Isaiah 10:27; 2 Kings 17:24
Generally procured a favourable reception Proverbs 18:16; 19:6
When small or defective, refused Malachi 1:8
Of persons of rank, of great value and variety 2 Kings 5:2; 2 Chronicles 9:1
Receiving of, a token of good will Genesis 33:10,11
THINGS GIVEN AS
- Cattle Genesis 32:14,15,18
- Horses and mules 1 Kings 10:25
- Money Genesis 45:22; 1 Samuel 9:8; Job 42:11
- Food Genesis 43:11; 1 Samuel 25:18; 1 Kings 14:3
- Garments Genesis 45:22; 1 Samuel 18:4
- Weapons of war 1 Samuel 18:4
- Ornaments Genesis 24:22,47; Job 42:11
- Gold and silver vessels 1 Kings 10:25
- Precious stones 1 Kings 10:2
- Servants Genesis 20:14; 29:24,29
Often borne by servants Judges 3:18
Often conveyed on camels 1 Samuel 25:18; 2 Kings 8:9; 2 Chronicles 9:1
Sometimes sent before the giver Genesis 32:21
Generally presented in person Genesis 43:15,26; Judges 3:17; 1 Samuel 25:27
Laid out and presented with great ceremony Genesis 43:25; Judges 3:18; Matthew 2:11

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