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.

Genesis 37:25

Then they sat down to eat a meal. They looked up, and there was a caravan of Ishmaelites coming from Gilead. Their camels were carrying aromatic gum, balsam, and resin, going down to Egypt.

Jeremiah 8:22

Is there no balm in Gilead?
Is there no physician there?
So why has the healing of my dear people
not come about?


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Proverbs 18:16

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

Ezekiel 27:17

Judah and the land of Israel were your merchants. They exchanged wheat from Minnith, meal, honey, oil, and balm, for your goods.

Genesis 32:13-21

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

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 43:14

May God Almighty cause the man to be merciful to you so that he will release your other brother and Benjamin to you. As for me, if I am deprived of my sons, then I am deprived.”

Leviticus 20:24

And I promised you: You will inherit their land, since I will give it to you to possess, a land flowing with milk and honey. I am Yahweh your God who set you apart from the peoples.

Deuteronomy 33:14

with the bountiful harvest from the sun
and the abundant yield of the seasons;

1 Samuel 9:7

“Suppose we do go,” Saul said to his attendant, “what do we take the man? The food from our packs is gone, and there’s no gift to take to the man of God. What do we have?”

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.

1 Kings 4:21

Solomon ruled over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates River to the land of the Philistines and as far as the border of Egypt. They offered tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life.

1 Kings 10:15

besides what came from merchants, traders’ merchandise, and all the Arabian kings and governors of the land.

1 Kings 10:25

Every man would bring his annual tribute: items of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, and horses and mules.

1 Kings 15:19

“There is a treaty between me and you, between my father and your father. Look, I have sent you a gift of silver and gold. Go and break your treaty with Baasha king of Israel so that he will withdraw from me.”

2 Kings 8:8

So the king said to Hazael, “Take a gift with you and go meet the man of God. Inquire of the Lord through him, ‘Will I recover from this sickness?’”

2 Kings 16:8

Ahaz also took the silver and gold found in the Lord’s temple and in the treasuries of the king’s palace and sent them to the king of Assyria as a gift.

2 Kings 20:12

At that time Merodach-baladan son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent letters and a gift to Hezekiah since he heard that he had been sick.

Esther 4:16

“Go and assemble all the Jews who can be found in Susa and fast for me. Don’t eat or drink for three days, day or night. I and my female servants will also fast in the same way. After that, I will go to the king even if it is against the law. If I perish, I perish.”

Psalm 68:29

Because of Your temple at Jerusalem,
kings will bring tribute to You.

Psalm 72:10

May the kings of Tarshish
and the coasts and islands bring tribute,
the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts.

Psalm 76:11

Make and keep your vows
to the Lord your God;
let all who are around Him bring tribute
to the awe-inspiring One.

Proverbs 17:18

One without sense enters an agreement
and puts up security for his friend.

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.

Song of Songs 4:10

How delightful your love is, my sister, my bride.
Your love is much better than wine,
and the fragrance of your perfume than any balsam.

Song of Songs 4:14-1

nard and saffron, calamus and cinnamon,
with all the trees of frankincense,
myrrh and aloes,
with all the best spices.

Song of Songs 8:14

W Hurry to me, my love,
and be like a gazelle
or a young stag
on the mountains of spices.

Ezekiel 27:15

Men of Dedan were also your merchants; many coasts and islands were your regular markets. They brought back ivory tusks and ebony as your payment.

Acts 21:14

Since he would not be persuaded, we stopped talking and simply said, “The Lord’s will be done!”

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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
May God Almighty cause the man to be merciful to you so that he will release your other brother and Benjamin to you. As for me, if I am deprived of my sons, then I am deprived.”
Esther 4:16
“Go and assemble all the Jews who can be found in Susa and fast for me. Don’t eat or drink for three days, day or night. I and my female servants will also fast in the same way. After that, I will go to the king even if it is against the law. If I perish, I perish.”
Acts 21:14
Since he would not be persuaded, we stopped talking and simply said, “The Lord’s will be done!”

Carry down

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 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 37:25
Then they sat down to eat a meal. They looked up, and there was a caravan of Ishmaelites coming from Gilead. Their camels were carrying aromatic gum, balsam, and resin, going down to Egypt.
Deuteronomy 33:14
with the bountiful harvest from the sun
and the abundant yield of the seasons;
1 Samuel 9:7
“Suppose we do go,” Saul said to his attendant, “what do we take the man? The food from our packs is gone, and there’s no gift to take to the man of God. What do we have?”
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.
1 Kings 4:21
Solomon ruled over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates River to the land of the Philistines and as far as the border of Egypt. They offered tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life.
1 Kings 10:25
Every man would bring his annual tribute: items of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, and horses and mules.
1 Kings 15:19
“There is a treaty between me and you, between my father and your father. Look, I have sent you a gift of silver and gold. Go and break your treaty with Baasha king of Israel so that he will withdraw from me.”
2 Kings 8:8
So the king said to Hazael, “Take a gift with you and go meet the man of God. Inquire of the Lord through him, ‘Will I recover from this sickness?’”
2 Kings 16:8
Ahaz also took the silver and gold found in the Lord’s temple and in the treasuries of the king’s palace and sent them to the king of Assyria as a gift.
2 Kings 20:12
At that time Merodach-baladan son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent letters and a gift to Hezekiah since he heard that he had been sick.
Psalm 68:29
Because of Your temple at Jerusalem,
kings will bring tribute to You.
Psalm 72:10
May the kings of Tarshish
and the coasts and islands bring tribute,
the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts.
Psalm 76:11
Make and keep your vows
to the Lord your God;
let all who are around Him bring tribute
to the awe-inspiring One.
Proverbs 17:18
One without sense enters an agreement
and puts up security for his friend.
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.
Ezekiel 27:17
Judah and the land of Israel were your merchants. They exchanged wheat from Minnith, meal, honey, oil, and balm, for your goods.

A little balm

Genesis 37:25
Then they sat down to eat a meal. They looked up, and there was a caravan of Ishmaelites coming from Gilead. Their camels were carrying aromatic gum, balsam, and resin, going down to Egypt.
Jeremiah 8:22
Is there no balm in Gilead?
Is there no physician there?
So why has the healing of my dear people
not come about?


>
Ezekiel 27:15
Men of Dedan were also your merchants; many coasts and islands were your regular markets. They brought back ivory tusks and ebony as your payment.

General references

Genesis 43:25
Since the men had heard that they were going to eat a meal there, they prepared their gift for Joseph’s arrival at noon.
Proverbs 18:16
A gift opens doors for a man
and brings him before the great.

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