Antiquity of
[Gen 32:13]; [Gen 43:15];
WERE GIVEN
To judges to secure a favourable hearing
[Pro 17:23]; [Amo 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]; [2Ch 9:24]; [Psa 72:10];
To appease the angry feelings of others
[Gen 32:20]; [1Sa 25:27]; [1Sa 25:28]; [1Sa 25:35];
To confirm covenants
[Gen 21:28]-30;
To reward service
[2Sa 18:12]; [Dan 2:6]; [Dan 2:48];
To show respect
[Jdg 6:18];
In token of friendship
[1Sa 18:3]; [1Sa 18:4];
As tribute
[Jdg 3:15]; [2Sa 8:2]; [2Ch 17:5];
On occasions of visits
[2Ki 8:8];
On all occasions of public rejoicing
[Neh 8:12]; [Est 9:19];
At marriages
[Gen 24:53]; [Psa 45:12];
On recovering from sickness
[2Ki 20:12];
On restoration to prosperity
[Job 42:10]; [Job 42:11];
On sending away friends
[Gen 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
[Pro 18:16]; [Pro 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
[Gen 33:10]; [Gen 33:11];
THINGS GIVEN AS
Cattle
[Gen 32:14]; [Gen 32:15]; [Gen 32:18];
Horses and mules
[1Ki 10:25];
Money
[Gen 45:22]; [1Sa 9:8]; [Job 42:11];
Food
[Gen 43:11]; [1Sa 25:18]; [1Ki 14:3];
Garments
[Gen 45:22]; [1Sa 18:4];
Weapons of war
[1Sa 18:4];
Ornaments
[Gen 24:22]; [Gen 24:47]; [Job 42:11];
Gold and silver vessels
[1Ki 10:25];
Precious stones
[1Ki 10:2];
Servants
[Gen 20:14]; [Gen 29:24]; [Gen 29:29];
Often borne by servants
[Jdg 3:18];
Often conveyed on camels
[1Sa 25:18]; [2Ki 8:9]; [2Ch 9:1];
Sometimes sent before the giver
[Gen 32:21];
Generally presented in person
[Gen 43:15]; [Gen 43:26]; [Jdg 3:17]; [1Sa 25:27];
Laid out and presented with great ceremony
[Gen 43:25]; [Jdg 3:18]; [Mat 2:11];