Antiquity of. Gen. 32:13. Gen. 43:
WERE GIVEN
To judges to secure a favorable
hearing. Prov. 17:23. Amos 2:6.
To kings to engage their aid. 1 Kin. 15:18.
By kings to each other in token of inferiority. 1 Kin. 10:25. 2 Chr. 9:23, 24. Psa. 72:10.
To appease the angry feelings of others. Gen. 32:20. 1 Sam. 25:27, 28, 35.
To confirm covenants. Gen. 21:28-30.
To reward service. 2 Sam. 18:12. Dan. 2:6, 48.
To show respect. Judg. 6:18.
In token of friendship. 1 Sam. 18:3, 4.
As tribute. Judg. 3:15. 2 Sam. 8:2. 2 Chr. 17:5.
On occasions of visits. 2 Kin. 8:8.
On all occasions of public rejoicing. Neh. 8:12. Esther 9:19.
At marriages. Gen. 24:53. Psa. 45:12.
On recovering from sickness. 2 Kin. 20:12.
On restoration to prosperity. Job 42:10, 11.
On sending away friends. Gen. 45:22. Jer. 40:5.
Considered essential on all visits of business. 1 Sam. 9:7.
Not bringing, considered a mark of disrespect and disaffection. 1 Sam. 10:27. 2 Kin. 17:4.
Generally procured a favorable reception. Prov. 18:16. Prov. 19:6.
When small or defective, refused. Mal. 1:8.
Of persons of rank, of great value and variety. 2 Kin. 5:5. 2 Chr. 9:1.
Receiving of, a token of good will. Gen. 33:10, 11.
THINGS GIVEN AS;
Cattle. Gen. 32:14, 15, 18.
Horses and mules. 1 Kin. 10:25.
Money. Gen. 45:22. 1 Sam. 9:8. Job 42:11.
Eatables. Gen. 43:11. 1 Sam. 25:18. 1 Kin. 14:3.
Garments. Gen. 45:22. 1 Sam. 18:4.
Weapons of war. 1 Sam. 18:4.
Ornaments. Gen. 24:22, 47. Job 42:11.
Gold and silver vessels. 1 Kin. 10:25.
Precious stones. 1 Kin. 10:2. Servants. Gen. 20:14. Gen. 29:24, 29.
Often borne by servants. Judg. 3:18.
Often conveyed on camels, &c. 1 Sam. 25:18. 2 Kin. 8:9. 2 Chr. 9:1.
Sometimes sent before the giver. Gen. 32:21.
Generally presented in person. Gen. 43:15, 26. Judg. 3:17. 1 Sam. 25:27.
Laid out and presented with great ceremony. Gen. 43:25. Judg. 3:18. Matt. 2:11.