Genesis 32:13

He spent the night there and took part of what he had brought with him as a gift for his brother Esau:

Genesis 43:11

Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: Put some of the best products of the land in your packs and take them down to the man as a gift—some balsam and some honey, aromatic gum and resin, pistachios and almonds.

Proverbs 18:16

A gift opens doors for a man
and brings him before the great.

Genesis 43:26

When Joseph came home, they brought him the gift they had carried into the house, and they bowed to the ground before him.

Proverbs 17:8

A bribe seems like a magic stone to its owner;
wherever he turns, he succeeds.

Proverbs 19:6

Many seek a ruler’s favor,
and everyone is a friend of one who gives gifts.

Proverbs 21:14

A secret gift soothes anger,
and a covert bribe, fierce rage.

Genesis 18:2

He looked up, and he saw three men standing near him. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of the tent to meet them and bowed to the ground.

Genesis 32:20-21

You are also to say, ‘Look, your servant Jacob is right behind us.’” For he thought, “I want to appease Esau with the gift that is going ahead of me. After that, I can face him, and perhaps he will forgive me.”

Genesis 33:10

But Jacob said, “No, please! If I have found favor with you, take this gift from my hand. For indeed, I have seen your face, and it is like seeing God’s face, since you have accepted me.

Genesis 42:6

Joseph was in charge of the country; he sold grain to all its people. His brothers came and bowed down before him with their faces to the ground.

1 Samuel 25:8

Ask your young men, and they will tell you. So let my young men find favor with you, for we have come on a feast day. Please give whatever you can afford to your servants and to your son David.’”

1 Samuel 25:27

Accept this gift your servant has brought to my lord, and let it be given to the young men who follow my lord.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And he lodged there that same night; and took of that which came to his hand a present for Esau his brother;

Bible References

Which

1 Samuel 25:8
Ask your young men, and they will tell you. So let my young men find favor with you, for we have come on a feast day. Please give whatever you can afford to your servants and to your son David.’”

A present

Genesis 32:20
You are also to say, ‘Look, your servant Jacob is right behind us.’” For he thought, “I want to appease Esau with the gift that is going ahead of me. After that, I can face him, and perhaps he will forgive me.”
Genesis 18:2
He looked up, and he saw three men standing near him. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of the tent to meet them and bowed to the ground.
Genesis 33:10
But Jacob said, “No, please! If I have found favor with you, take this gift from my hand. For indeed, I have seen your face, and it is like seeing God’s face, since you have accepted me.
Genesis 42:6
Joseph was in charge of the country; he sold grain to all its people. His brothers came and bowed down before him with their faces to the ground.
Genesis 43:11
Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: Put some of the best products of the land in your packs and take them down to the man as a gift—some balsam and some honey, aromatic gum and resin, pistachios and almonds.
1 Samuel 25:27
Accept this gift your servant has brought to my lord, and let it be given to the young men who follow my lord.
Proverbs 17:8
A bribe seems like a magic stone to its owner;
wherever he turns, he succeeds.
Proverbs 18:16
A gift opens doors for a man
and brings him before the great.
Proverbs 19:6
Many seek a ruler’s favor,
and everyone is a friend of one who gives gifts.
Proverbs 21:14
A secret gift soothes anger,
and a covert bribe, fierce rage.

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