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, 24, Psalm 72:10

To appease the angry feelings of others Genesis 32:20, 1 Samuel 25:27, 28, 35

To confirm covenants Genesis 21:28-30

To reward service 2 Samuel 18:12, Daniel 2:6, 48

To show respect Judges 6:18

In token of friendship 1 Samuel 18:3, 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, Psalm 45:12

On recovering from sickness 2 Kings 20:12

On restoration to prosperity Job 42:10, 11

On sending away friends Genesis 45:22, Jeremiah 40:5

Considered Essential on All Visits of Business 1 Samuel 9:7

Not Bringing, Considered a Mark of Disrespect And 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, 11

Things Given As

Cattle Genesis 32:14, 15, 18

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, 47, Job 42:11

Gold and silver vessels 1 Kings 10:25

Precious stones 1 Kings 10:2

Servants Genesis 20:14, 29:24, 29

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, 26, Judges 3:17, 1 Samuel 25:27

Laid Out and Presented with Great Ceremony Genesis 43:25, Judges 3:18, Matthew 2:11