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.