Genesis 43:11

Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this; take some of the choicest products of the land in your sacks, and carry it as a present [of tribute] to the man [representing Pharaoh], a little balm and a little honey, aromatic spices or gum, resin, pistachio nuts, and almonds.

Genesis 37:25

Then they sat down to eat their meal. When they looked up, they saw a caravan of Ishmaelites coming from Gilead [east of the Jordan], with their camels bearing ladanum resin [for perfume] and balm and myrrh, going on their way to carry the cargo down to Egypt.

Jeremiah 8:22


Is there no balm in Gilead?
Is there no physician there?
Why then has not the [spiritual] health of the daughter of my people been restored?

Proverbs 18:16


A man’s gift [given in love or courtesy] makes room for him
And brings him before great men.

Ezekiel 27:17

Judah and the land of Israel, they were your traders; with the wheat of Minnith [in Ammon], cakes, honey, oil, and balm they paid for your goods.

Genesis 32:13-21

So Jacob spent the night there. Then he selected a present for his brother Esau from the livestock he had acquired:

Genesis 33:10

Jacob replied, “No, please, if now I have found favor in your sight, then accept my gift [as a blessing] from my hand, for I see your face as if I had seen the face of God, and you have received me favorably.

Genesis 43:14

and may God Almighty grant you compassion and favor before the man, so that he will release to you your other brother [Simeon] and Benjamin. And as for me, if I am bereaved of my children [Joseph, Simeon, and Benjamin], I am bereaved.”

Leviticus 20:24

But I have said to you, “You are to inherit and take possession of their land, and I will give it to you to possess, a land [of plenty] flowing with milk and honey.” I am the Lord your God, who has separated you from the peoples (pagan nations).

Deuteronomy 33:14


With the precious fruits of the sun,
And with the precious produce of the months.

1 Samuel 9:7

Then Saul said to his servant, “But look, if we go [to see him], what shall we bring to the man? For the bread from our sacks is gone and there is no gift to bring to the man of God. What do we have [to offer]?”

1 Samuel 25:27

Now this gift, which your maidservant has brought my lord, let it be given to the young men who accompany and follow my lord.

1 Kings 4:21

Now Solomon reigned over all the kingdoms from the [Euphrates] River to the land of the Philistines and to the border of Egypt; they brought tribute (money) and served Solomon all the days of his life.

1 Kings 10:15

besides the taxes from the traders and from the wares of the merchants, and [the tribute money] from all the kings of the Arabs (Bedouins) and the governors of the country.

1 Kings 10:25

Every man brought a gift [of tribute]: articles of silver and gold, garments, weapons, spices, horses, and mules, so much year by year.

1 Kings 15:19

“Let there be a treaty between me and you, as there was between my father and your father. Behold, I have sent you a gift of silver and gold; go, break your treaty with Baasha king of Israel, so that he will withdraw from me.”

2 Kings 8:8

And the king said to Hazael, “Take a gift with you and go to meet the man of God, and inquire of the Lord by him, saying, ‘Will I recover from this illness?’”

2 Kings 16:8

And Ahaz took the silver and gold that was found in the house of the Lord and in the treasuries of the king’s house, and sent a gift to the king of Assyria.

2 Kings 20:12

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

Esther 4:16

“Go, gather all the Jews that are present in Susa, and observe a fast for me; do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my maids also will fast in the same way. Then I will go in to [see] the king [without being summoned], which is against the law; and if I perish, I perish.”

Psalm 68:29


Because of Your temple at Jerusalem
[Pagan] kings will bring gifts to You [out of respect].

Psalm 72:10


The kings of Tarshish and of the islands will bring offerings;
The kings of Sheba and Seba will offer gifts.

Psalm 76:11


Make vows to the Lord your God and fulfill them;
Let all who are around Him bring gifts to Him who is to be feared [with awe-inspired reverence].

Proverbs 17:18


A man lacking common sense gives a pledge
And becomes guarantor [for the debt of another] in the presence of his neighbor.

Proverbs 19:6


Many will seek the favor of a generous and noble man,
And everyone is a friend to him who gives gifts.

Proverbs 21:14


A gift in secret subdues anger,
And a bribe [hidden] in the pocket, strong wrath.

Song of Songs 4:10


“How beautiful is your love, my sister, my [promised] bride!
How much better is your love than wine,
And the fragrance of your oils
Than all kinds of balsam and spices.

Song of Songs 4:14-1


Fragrant plants and saffron, calamus and cinnamon,
With all trees of frankincense,
Myrrh and aloes, along with all the finest spices.

Song of Songs 8:14

(The Shulammite Bride)
“Hurry, my beloved and come quickly,
Like a gazelle or a young stag [taking me home]
On the mountains of spices.”

Ezekiel 27:15

The men of Dedan were your traders. Many coastlands were your markets; ivory tusks and ebony they brought to you in payment or as gifts.

Acts 21:14

And since he would not be dissuaded, we stopped pleading and fell silent, saying, “The Lord’s will be done!”

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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
and may God Almighty grant you compassion and favor before the man, so that he will release to you your other brother [Simeon] and Benjamin. And as for me, if I am bereaved of my children [Joseph, Simeon, and Benjamin], I am bereaved.”
Esther 4:16
“Go, gather all the Jews that are present in Susa, and observe a fast for me; do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my maids also will fast in the same way. Then I will go in to [see] the king [without being summoned], which is against the law; and if I perish, I perish.”
Acts 21:14
And since he would not be dissuaded, we stopped pleading and fell silent, saying, “The Lord’s will be done!”

Carry down

Genesis 32:13
So Jacob spent the night there. Then he selected a present for his brother Esau from the livestock he had acquired:
Genesis 33:10
Jacob replied, “No, please, if now I have found favor in your sight, then accept my gift [as a blessing] from my hand, for I see your face as if I had seen the face of God, and you have received me favorably.
Genesis 37:25
Then they sat down to eat their meal. When they looked up, they saw a caravan of Ishmaelites coming from Gilead [east of the Jordan], with their camels bearing ladanum resin [for perfume] and balm and myrrh, going on their way to carry the cargo down to Egypt.
Deuteronomy 33:14

With the precious fruits of the sun,
And with the precious produce of the months.
1 Samuel 9:7
Then Saul said to his servant, “But look, if we go [to see him], what shall we bring to the man? For the bread from our sacks is gone and there is no gift to bring to the man of God. What do we have [to offer]?”
1 Samuel 25:27
Now this gift, which your maidservant has brought my lord, let it be given to the young men who accompany and follow my lord.
1 Kings 4:21
Now Solomon reigned over all the kingdoms from the [Euphrates] River to the land of the Philistines and to the border of Egypt; they brought tribute (money) and served Solomon all the days of his life.
1 Kings 10:25
Every man brought a gift [of tribute]: articles of silver and gold, garments, weapons, spices, horses, and mules, so much year by year.
1 Kings 15:19
“Let there be a treaty between me and you, as there was between my father and your father. Behold, I have sent you a gift of silver and gold; go, break your treaty with Baasha king of Israel, so that he will withdraw from me.”
2 Kings 8:8
And the king said to Hazael, “Take a gift with you and go to meet the man of God, and inquire of the Lord by him, saying, ‘Will I recover from this illness?’”
2 Kings 16:8
And Ahaz took the silver and gold that was found in the house of the Lord and in the treasuries of the king’s house, and sent a gift to the king of Assyria.
2 Kings 20:12
At that time Berodach-baladan a son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent letters and a gift to Hezekiah, for he had heard that Hezekiah had been sick.
Psalm 68:29

Because of Your temple at Jerusalem
[Pagan] kings will bring gifts to You [out of respect].
Psalm 72:10

The kings of Tarshish and of the islands will bring offerings;
The kings of Sheba and Seba will offer gifts.
Psalm 76:11

Make vows to the Lord your God and fulfill them;
Let all who are around Him bring gifts to Him who is to be feared [with awe-inspired reverence].
Proverbs 17:18

A man lacking common sense gives a pledge
And becomes guarantor [for the debt of another] in the presence of his neighbor.
Proverbs 18:16

A man’s gift [given in love or courtesy] makes room for him
And brings him before great men.
Proverbs 19:6

Many will seek the favor of a generous and noble man,
And everyone is a friend to him who gives gifts.
Proverbs 21:14

A gift in secret subdues anger,
And a bribe [hidden] in the pocket, strong wrath.
Ezekiel 27:17
Judah and the land of Israel, they were your traders; with the wheat of Minnith [in Ammon], cakes, honey, oil, and balm they paid for your goods.

A little balm

Genesis 37:25
Then they sat down to eat their meal. When they looked up, they saw a caravan of Ishmaelites coming from Gilead [east of the Jordan], with their camels bearing ladanum resin [for perfume] and balm and myrrh, going on their way to carry the cargo down to Egypt.
Jeremiah 8:22

Is there no balm in Gilead?
Is there no physician there?
Why then has not the [spiritual] health of the daughter of my people been restored?
Ezekiel 27:15
The men of Dedan were your traders. Many coastlands were your markets; ivory tusks and ebony they brought to you in payment or as gifts.

General references

Genesis 43:25
So they prepared the present [of tribute] for Joseph before his arrival at noon; for they had heard that they were to eat a meal there.
Proverbs 18:16

A man’s gift [given in love or courtesy] makes room for him
And brings him before great men.