Rings

Antiquity of — Ge 24:22; 38:18.

Made of gold and set with precious stones — Nu 31:50,51; Song 5:14.

Were worn

On the hands. — Ge 41:42.

On the arms. — 2Sa 1:10.

In the ears. — Job 42:11; Ho 2:13; Eze 16:12.

In the nose. — Isa 3:21.

Rich men distinguished by — Jas 2:2.

Women of rank adorned with — Isa 3:16,21.

Of kings

Used for sealing decrees. — Es 3:12; 8:8,10.

Given to favourites as a mark of honour. — Ge 41:42; Es 3:10; 8:2.

Numbers of, taken from Midianites — Nu 31:50.

Illustrative

Of the glory of Christ. — Song 5:14.

(Put on the hands,) of favour. — Lu 15:22.