Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And when David came to Ziklag, he sent of the spoil unto the elders of Judah, even to his friends, saying, Behold a present for you of the spoil of the enemies of the LORD;
To his friends
Bible References
To his friends
1 Chronicles 12:1
These were the men who joined David in Ziklag, when he was banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish. (They were among the warriors who assisted him in battle.
Psalm 35:27
May those who desire my vindication shout for joy and rejoice! May they continually say, "May the Lord be praised, for he wants his servant to be secure."
Psalm 68:18
You ascend on high, you have taken many captives. You receive tribute from men, including even sinful rebels. Indeed the Lord God lives there!
Proverbs 18:16
A person's gift makes room for him, and leads him before important people.
Isaiah 32:8
An honorable man makes honorable plans; his honorable character gives him security.
Present
1 Samuel 25:27
Now let this present that your servant has brought to my lord be given to the servants who follow my lord.
Genesis 33:11
Please take my present that was brought to you, for God has been generous to me and I have all I need." When Jacob urged him, he took it.
2 Kings 5:15
He and his entire entourage returned to the prophet. Naaman came and stood before him. He said, "For sure I know that there is no God in all the earth except in Israel! Now, please accept a gift from your servant."
2 Corinthians 9:5
Therefore I thought it necessary to urge these brothers to go to you in advance and to arrange ahead of time the generous contribution you had promised, so this may be ready as a generous gift and not as something you feel forced to do.