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