Presents

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