Presents: Were Given
To judges to secure a favourable hearing
To kings to engage their aid
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
To confirm covenants
To reward service
To show respect
In token of friendship
As tribute
On occasions of visits
On all occasions of public rejoicing
At marriages
On recovering from sickness
On restoration to prosperity
On sending away friends
Presents: Considered Essential on All Visits of Business
Presents: When Small or Defective, Refused
Presents: Things Given As
Cattle
Horses and mules
Money
Food
Gen 43:11; 1Sa 25:18; 1Ki 14:3
Garments
Weapons of war
Ornaments
Gold and silver vessels
Precious stones
Servants
Presents: Often Borne by Servants
Presents: Sometimes Sent before the Giver
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