New Torrey's Topical Textbook: Rev. R. A. Torrey

Presents

• Antiquity of Gen. 32:13, 43:15
• Were given
  • To judges to secure a favorable hearing Pr. 17:23; Amos 2:6
  • To kings to engage their aid 1 Ki. 15:18
  • By kings to each other in token of inferiority 1 Ki. 10:25; 2 Chr. 9:23, 24; Ps. 72:10
  • To appease the angry feelings of others Gen. 32:20; 1 Sam. 25:27, 28, 35
  • To confirm covenants Gen. 21:28-30
  • To reward service 2 Sam. 18:12; Dan. 2:6, 48
  • To show respect Judg. 6:18
  • In token of friendship 1 Sam. 18:3, 4
  • As tribute Judg. 3:15; 2 Sam. 8:2; 2 Chr. 17:5
  • On occasions of visits 2 Ki. 8:8
  • On all occasions of public rejoicing Neh. 8:12; Esther 9:19
  • At marriages Gen. 24:53; Ps. 45:12
  • On recovering from sickness 2 Ki. 20:12
  • On restoration to prosperity Job 42:10, 11
  • On sending away friends Gen. 45:22; Jer. 40:5
• Considered essential on all visits of business 1 Sam. 9:7
• Not bringing, considered a mark of disrespect and disaffection 1 Sam. 10:27; 2 Ki. 17:4
• Generally procured a favorable reception Pr. 18:16, 19:6
• When small or defective, refused Mal. 1:8
• Of persons of rank, of great value and variety 2 Ki. 5:5; 2 Chr. 9:1
• Receiving of, a token of good will Gen. 33:10, 11
• Things given as
  • Cattle Gen. 32:14, 15, 18
  • Horses and mules 1 Ki. 10:25
  • Money Gen. 45:22; 1 Sam. 9:8; Job 42:11
  • Food Gen. 43:11; 1 Sam. 25:18; 1 Ki. 14:3
  • Garments Gen. 45:22; 1 Sam. 18:4
  • Weapons of war 1 Sam. 18:4
  • Ornaments Gen. 24:22, 47; Job 42:11
  • Gold and silver vessels 1 Ki. 10:25
  • Precious stones 1 Ki. 10:2
  • Servants Gen. 20:14, 29:24, 29
• Often borne by servants Judg. 3:18
• Often conveyed on camels, &c. 1 Sam. 25:18; 2 Ki. 8:9; 2 Chr. 9:1
• Sometimes sent before the giver Gen. 32:21
• Generally presented in person Gen. 43:15, 26; Judg. 3:17; 1 Sam. 25:27
• Laid out and presented with great ceremony Gen. 43:25; Judg. 3:18; Mt. 2:11