Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Hearken not to Hezekiah: for thus saith the king of Assyria, Make an agreement with me by a present, and come out to me, and then eat ye every man of his own vine, and every one of his fig tree, and drink ye every one the waters of his cistern:

Make an agreement with me

Bible References

Make an agreement with me

Genesis 32:20
You must also say, 'In fact your servant Jacob is behind us.'" Jacob thought, "I will first appease him by sending a gift ahead of me. After that I will meet him. Perhaps he will accept me."
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.
Proverbs 18:16
A person's gift makes room for him, and leads him before important people.

Eat ye

1 Kings 4:20
The people of Judah and Israel were as innumerable as the sand on the seashore; they had plenty to eat and drink and were happy.
Zechariah 3:10
In that day,' says the Lord who rules over all, 'everyone will invite his friend to fellowship under his vine and under his fig tree.'"

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