Genesis 32:13
Jacob spent the night there. Out of everything that he had brought with him, he chose a gift for his brother Esau
Genesis 43:11
"If that's the way it has to be," their father Israel replied, "then do this: take some of the best produce of the land in your containers and take them to the man as a gift some resin ointment, some honey, fragrant resins, myrrh, pistachios, and almonds.
Proverbs 18:16
A person's gift opens doors for him, bringing him access to important people.
Genesis 43:26
When Joseph arrived at his palace, his brothers brought to him their gifts that they had carried with them and bowed to the ground in front of him.
Proverbs 17:8
A bribe works wonders in the eyes of its giver; wherever he turns he prospers.
Proverbs 19:6
Many curry favor of an official; everyone is a friend of the gift giver.
Proverbs 21:14
Privately given gifts pacify wrath, and payments made secretly appease great anger.
Genesis 18:2
he glanced up and saw three men standing there, not far from him. As soon as he noticed them, Abraham ran from the tent entrance to greet them and bowed low to the ground.
Genesis 32:20-21
You are to tell him, "Look! Your servant Jacob is coming along behind us.'"
Genesis 33:10
"Please," Jacob implored him, "don't refuse. If I'm to receive favor from you, then receive this gift from me, because seeing your face is like seeing the face of God, since you have favorably accepted me.
Genesis 42:6
Meanwhile, Joseph continued to be ruler over the land, in charge of selling to everyone in the land. Joseph's brothers appeared and bowed down to him, face down.
1 Samuel 25:8
Ask your young men and they'll tell you. Therefore let my young men find favor with you since we came on a special day. Please give whatever you have available to your servants and to your son David.'"
1 Samuel 25:27
Now let this present that your servant has brought to your majesty be given to the young men who follow your majesty.