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Below are articles from the following 3 dictionaries:
Torrey's New Topical Textbook

Presents: Antiquity Of

Gen 32:13; 43:15

Presents: 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 9:23,24; Psa 72:10

To appease the angry feelings of others

Gen 32:20; 1Sa 25:27,28,35

To confirm covenants

Gen 21:28-30

To reward service

2Sa 18:12; Dan 2:6,48

To show respect

Jdg 6:18

In token of friendship

1Sa 18:3,4

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 42:10,11

On sending away friends

Gen 45:22; Jer 40:5

Presents: Considered Essential on All Visits of Business

1Sa 9:7

Presents: Not Bringing, Considered a Mark of Disrespect And

Isa 10:27; 2Ki 17:24

Presents: Generally Procured a Favourable Reception

Pro 18:16; 19:6

Presents: When Small or Defective, Refused

Mal 1:8

Presents: Of Persons of Rank, of Great Value and Variety

2Ki 5:2; 2Ch 9:1

Presents: Receiving Of, a Token of Good Will

Gen 33:10,11

Presents: Things Given As

Cattle

Gen 32:14,15,18

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 24:22,47; Job 42:11

Gold and silver vessels

1Ki 10:25

Precious stones

1Ki 10:2

Servants

Gen 20:14; 29:24,29

Presents: Often Borne by Servants

Jdg 3:18

Presents: Often Conveyed on Camels

1Sa 25:18; 2Ki 8:9; 2Ch 9:1

Presents: Sometimes Sent before the Giver

Gen 32:21

Presents: Generally Presented in Person

Gen 43:15,26; Jdg 3:17; 1Sa 25:27

Presents: Laid Out and Presented with Great Ceremony

Gen 43:25; Jdg 3:18; Mat 2:11

Smith's Bible Dictionary

Presents:

SEE [GIFT].

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