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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
- Jud 6:18- In token of friendship
- 1Sa 18:3,4- As tribute
- Jud 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 40:5Considered 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; 29:24,29Often borne by servants - Jud 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; Jud 3:17; 1Sa 25:27
Laid out and presented with great ceremony - Ge 43:25; Jud 3:18; Mt 2:11
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