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Bibliography InformationTorrey, R.A., Reverand. "Entry for 'Presents'". "The New Topical Text Book".. 1897.
- Antiquity of
Genesis 32:13 ; 43:15 - WERE GIVEN
- To judges to secure a favourable hearing
Proverbs 17:23 ; Amos 2:6
- To kings to engage their aid
1 Kings 15:18
- By kings to each other in token of inferiority
1 Kings 10:25 ; 2 Chronicles 9:23 2 Chronicles 9:24 ; Psalms 72:10
- To appease the angry feelings of others
Genesis 32:20 ; 1 Samuel 25:27 1 Samuel 25:28 1 Samuel 25:35
- To confirm covenants
Genesis 21:28-30
- To reward service
2 Samuel 18:12 ; Daniel 2:6 Daniel 2:48
- To show respect
Judges 6:18
- In token of friendship
1 Samuel 18:3 1 Samuel 18:4
- As tribute
Judges 3:15 ; 2 Samuel 8:2 ; 2 Chronicles 17:5
- On occasions of visits
2 Kings 8:8
- On all occasions of public rejoicing
Nehemiah 8:12 ; Esther 9:19
- At marriages
Genesis 24:53 ; Psalms 45:12
- On recovering from sickness
2 Kings 20:12
- On sending away friends
Genesis 45:22 ; Jeremiah 40:5
- To judges to secure a favourable hearing
- Considered essential on all visits of business
1 Samuel 9:7 - Not bringing, considered a mark of disrespect and disaffection
Isaiah 10:27 ; 2 Kings 17:24 - Generally procured a favourable reception
Proverbs 18:16 ; 19:6 - When small or defective, refused
Malachi 1:8 - Of persons of rank, of great value and variety
2 Kings 5:2 ; 2 Chronicles 9:1 - Receiving of, a token of good will
Genesis 33:10 Genesis 33:11 - THINGS GIVEN AS
- Horses and mules
1 Kings 10:25
- Money
Genesis 45:22 ; 1 Samuel 9:8 ; Job 42:11
- Food
Genesis 43:11 ; 1 Samuel 25:18 ; 1 Kings 14:3
- Garments
Genesis 45:22 ; 1 Samuel 18:4
- Weapons of war
1 Samuel 18:4
- Ornaments
Genesis 24:22 Genesis 24:47 ; Job 42:11
- Gold and silver vessels
1 Kings 10:25
- Precious stones
1 Kings 10:2
- Servants
Genesis 20:14 ; Genesis 29:24 Genesis 29:29
- Horses and mules
- Often borne by servants
Judges 3:18 - Often conveyed on camels
1 Samuel 25:18 ; 2 Kings 8:9 ; 2 Chronicles 9:1 - Sometimes sent before the giver
Genesis 32:21 - Generally presented in person
Genesis 43:15 Genesis 43:26 ; Judges 3:17 ; 1 Samuel 25:27 - Laid out and presented with great ceremony
Genesis 43:25 ; Judges 3:18 ; Matthew 2:11
[S] indicates this entry was also found in Smith's Bible Dictionary
Bibliography InformationTorrey, R.A., Reverand. "Entry for 'Presents'". "The New Topical Text Book".