Genesis 43:11

Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: take some of the best products of the land in your bags, and carry down to the man as a present, a little balm and a little honey, aromatic gum and myrrh, pistachio nuts and almonds.

Genesis 37:25

Then they sat down to eat a meal. And as they raised their eyes and looked, behold, a caravan of Ishmaelites was coming from Gilead, with their camels bearing aromatic gum and balm and myrrh, on their way to bring them down to Egypt.

Jeremiah 8:22

Is there no balm in Gilead?
Is there no physician there?
Why then has not the health of the daughter of my people been restored?

Proverbs 18:16

A man’s gift makes room for him
And brings him before great men.

Ezekiel 27:17

Judah and the land of Israel, they were your traders; with the wheat of Minnith, cakes, honey, oil and balm they paid for your merchandise.

Genesis 32:13-21

So he spent the night there. Then he selected from what he had with him a present for his brother Esau:

Genesis 33:10

Jacob said, “No, please, if now I have found favor in your sight, then take my present from my hand, for I see your face as one sees the face of God, and you have received me favorably.

Genesis 43:14

and may God Almighty grant you compassion in the sight of the man, so that he will release to you your other brother and Benjamin. And as for me, if I am bereaved of my children, I am bereaved.”

Leviticus 20:24

Hence I have said to you, “You are to possess their land, and I Myself will give it to you to possess it, a land flowing with milk and honey.” I am the Lord your God, who has separated you from the peoples.

Deuteronomy 33:14

And with the choice yield of the sun,
And with the choice produce of the months.

1 Samuel 9:7

Then Saul said to his servant, “But behold, if we go, what shall we bring the man? For the bread is gone from our sack and there is no present to bring to the man of God. What do we have?”

1 Samuel 25:27

Now let this gift which your maidservant has brought to my lord be given to the young men who accompany my lord.

1 Kings 4:21

Now Solomon ruled over all the kingdoms from the River to the land of the Philistines and to the border of Egypt; they brought tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life.

1 Kings 10:15

besides that from the traders and the wares of the merchants and all the kings of the Arabs and the governors of the country.

1 Kings 10:25

They brought every man his gift, articles of silver and gold, garments, weapons, spices, horses, and mules, so much year by year.

1 Kings 15:19

“Let there be a treaty between you and me, as between my father and your father. Behold, I have sent you a present of silver and gold; go, break your treaty with Baasha king of Israel so that he will withdraw from me.”

2 Kings 8:8

The king said to Hazael, “Take a gift in your hand and go to meet the man of God, and inquire of the Lord by him, saying, ‘Will I recover from this sickness?’”

2 Kings 16:8

Ahaz took the silver and gold that was found in the house of the Lord and in the treasuries of the king’s house, and sent a present to the king of Assyria.

2 Kings 20:12

At that time Berodach-baladan a son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent letters and a present to Hezekiah, for he heard that Hezekiah had been sick.

Esther 4:16

“Go, assemble all the Jews who are found in Susa, and fast for me; do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my maidens also will fast in the same way. And thus I will go in to the king, which is not according to the law; and if I perish, I perish.”

Psalm 68:29

Because of Your temple at Jerusalem
Kings will bring gifts to You.

Psalm 72:10

Let the kings of Tarshish and of the islands bring presents;
The kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts.

Psalm 76:11

Make vows to the Lord your God and fulfill them;
Let all who are around Him bring gifts to Him who is to be feared.

Proverbs 17:18

A man lacking in sense pledges
And becomes guarantor in the presence of his neighbor.

Proverbs 19:6

Many will seek the favor of a generous man,
And every man is a friend to him who gives gifts.

Proverbs 21:14

A gift in secret subdues anger,
And a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.

Song of Songs 4:10

How beautiful is your love, my sister, my bride!
How much better is your love than wine,
And the fragrance of your oils
Than all kinds of spices!

Song of Songs 4:14-1

Nard and saffron, calamus and cinnamon,
With all the trees of frankincense,
Myrrh and aloes, along with all the finest spices.

Song of Songs 8:14

Hurry, my beloved,
And be like a gazelle or a young stag
On the mountains of spices.”

Ezekiel 27:15

The sons of Dedan were your traders. Many coastlands were your market; ivory tusks and ebony they brought as your payment.

Acts 21:14

And since he would not be persuaded, we fell silent, remarking, “The will of the Lord be done!”

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Summary

And their father Israel said unto them, If it must be so now, do this; take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spices, and myrrh, nuts, and almonds:

General references

Bible References

If it must be

Genesis 43:14
and may God Almighty grant you compassion in the sight of the man, so that he will release to you your other brother and Benjamin. And as for me, if I am bereaved of my children, I am bereaved.”
Esther 4:16
“Go, assemble all the Jews who are found in Susa, and fast for me; do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my maidens also will fast in the same way. And thus I will go in to the king, which is not according to the law; and if I perish, I perish.”
Acts 21:14
And since he would not be persuaded, we fell silent, remarking, “The will of the Lord be done!”

Carry down

Genesis 32:13
So he spent the night there. Then he selected from what he had with him a present for his brother Esau:
Genesis 33:10
Jacob said, “No, please, if now I have found favor in your sight, then take my present from my hand, for I see your face as one sees the face of God, and you have received me favorably.
Genesis 37:25
Then they sat down to eat a meal. And as they raised their eyes and looked, behold, a caravan of Ishmaelites was coming from Gilead, with their camels bearing aromatic gum and balm and myrrh, on their way to bring them down to Egypt.
Deuteronomy 33:14
And with the choice yield of the sun,
And with the choice produce of the months.
1 Samuel 9:7
Then Saul said to his servant, “But behold, if we go, what shall we bring the man? For the bread is gone from our sack and there is no present to bring to the man of God. What do we have?”
1 Samuel 25:27
Now let this gift which your maidservant has brought to my lord be given to the young men who accompany my lord.
1 Kings 4:21
Now Solomon ruled over all the kingdoms from the River to the land of the Philistines and to the border of Egypt; they brought tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life.
1 Kings 10:25
They brought every man his gift, articles of silver and gold, garments, weapons, spices, horses, and mules, so much year by year.
1 Kings 15:19
“Let there be a treaty between you and me, as between my father and your father. Behold, I have sent you a present of silver and gold; go, break your treaty with Baasha king of Israel so that he will withdraw from me.”
2 Kings 8:8
The king said to Hazael, “Take a gift in your hand and go to meet the man of God, and inquire of the Lord by him, saying, ‘Will I recover from this sickness?’”
2 Kings 16:8
Ahaz took the silver and gold that was found in the house of the Lord and in the treasuries of the king’s house, and sent a present to the king of Assyria.
2 Kings 20:12
At that time Berodach-baladan a son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent letters and a present to Hezekiah, for he heard that Hezekiah had been sick.
Psalm 68:29
Because of Your temple at Jerusalem
Kings will bring gifts to You.
Psalm 72:10
Let the kings of Tarshish and of the islands bring presents;
The kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts.
Psalm 76:11
Make vows to the Lord your God and fulfill them;
Let all who are around Him bring gifts to Him who is to be feared.
Proverbs 17:18
A man lacking in sense pledges
And becomes guarantor in the presence of his neighbor.
Proverbs 18:16
A man’s gift makes room for him
And brings him before great men.
Proverbs 19:6
Many will seek the favor of a generous man,
And every man is a friend to him who gives gifts.
Proverbs 21:14
A gift in secret subdues anger,
And a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.
Ezekiel 27:17
Judah and the land of Israel, they were your traders; with the wheat of Minnith, cakes, honey, oil and balm they paid for your merchandise.

A little balm

Genesis 37:25
Then they sat down to eat a meal. And as they raised their eyes and looked, behold, a caravan of Ishmaelites was coming from Gilead, with their camels bearing aromatic gum and balm and myrrh, on their way to bring them down to Egypt.
Jeremiah 8:22
Is there no balm in Gilead?
Is there no physician there?
Why then has not the health of the daughter of my people been restored?
Ezekiel 27:15
The sons of Dedan were your traders. Many coastlands were your market; ivory tusks and ebony they brought as your payment.

General references

Genesis 43:25
So they prepared the present for Joseph’s coming at noon; for they had heard that they were to eat a meal there.
Proverbs 18:16
A man’s gift makes room for him
And brings him before great men.