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 40:5 - 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 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