Often Great Genesis 21:8, Daniel 5:1, Luke 5:29

Given on Occasions Of

Marriage Matthew 22:2

Birthdays Mark 6:21

Weaning children Genesis 21:8

Taking leave of friends 1 Kings 19:21

Return of friends 2 Samuel 12:4, Luke 15:23

Ratifying covenants Genesis 26:30, 31:54

Sheep-shearing 1 Samuel 25:2, 36, 2 Samuel 13:23

Harvest home Ruth 3:2-7, Isaiah 9:3

Vintage Judges 9:27

Coronation of Kings 1 Kings 1:9, 18, 19, 1 Chronicles 12:39, 40, Hosea 7:5

Offering voluntary sacrifice Genesis 31:54, Deuteronomy 12:6, 7, 1 Samuel 1:4, 5, 9

Festivals 1 Samuel 20:5, 24-26

National deliverance Esther 8:17, 9:17-19

Preparations Made For Genesis 18:6, 7, Proverbs 9:2, Matthew 22:4, Luke 15:23

Kinds Of, Mentioned in Scripture

Dinner Genesis 43:16, Matthew 22:4, Luke 14:12

Supper Luke 14:12, John 12:2

Banquet of wine Esther 5:6

Under the Direction of a Master of the Feast John 2:8, 9

Served Often by Hired Servants Matthew 22:13, John 2:5

Served Often by Members of the Family Genesis 18:8, Luke 10:40, John 12:2

Invitations To

Often addressed to many Luke 14:16

Often only to relatives and friends 1 Kings 1:9, Luke 14:12

Often by the master in person 2 Samuel 13:24, Esther 5:4, Zephaniah 1:7, Luke 7:36

Repeated through servants when all things were ready Proverbs 9:1-5, Luke 14:17

Should be sent to the poor, &c Deuteronomy 14:29, Luke 14:13

Often Given In

The house Luke 5:29

The air, besides fountains 1 Kings 1:9

The court of the house Esther 1:5, 6, Luke 7:36, 37

The upper room or guest chamber Mark 14:14, 15

Guests At

Saluted by the master Luke 7:45

Usually anointed Psalm 23:5, Luke 7:46

Had their feet washed when they came a distance Genesis 18:4, 43:24, Luke 7:38, 44

Arranged according to rank Genesis 43:33, 1 Samuel 9:22, Luke 14:10

Often had separate dishes Genesis 43:34, 1 Samuel 1:4

Often ate from the same dish Matthew 26:23

Forwardness to Take Chief Seats At, Condemned Matthew 23:6, Luke 14:7, 8

A choice portion reserved in, for principal guests Genesis 43:34, 1 Samuel 1:5, 9:23, 24

Custom of presenting the sop at, to one of the guests, John 13:26

Portions Of, Often Sent to the Absent 2 Samuel 11:8, Nehemiah 8:10, Esther 9:19

Offence Given by Refusing to Go To Luke 14:18, 24

Anxiety to Have Many Guests At, Alluded To Luke 14:22, 23

Men and Women Did Not Usually Meet At Esther 1:8, 9, Mark 6:21, Matthew 14:11

None admitted to, after the master had risen and shut the Luke 13:24, 25

Began with Thanksgiving 1 Samuel 9:13, Mark 8:6

Concluded with a Hymn Mark 14:26

None Asked to Eat or Drink More than He Liked At Esther 1:8

Music and Dancing Often Introduced At Amos 6:5, Mark 6:22, Luke 15:25

Often Scenes of Great Intemperance 1 Samuel 25:36, Daniel 5:3, 4, Hosea 7:5

Given by the Guests in Return Job 1:4, Luke 14:12