Judges 11:12
Jephthah sent messengers to the king of Ammon. He said: What do you have against us that you want to fight us? Why have you invaded our country?
Numbers 20:14
Moses sent messengers from Kadesh to the king of Edom. He said: This is what your brother Israel says: 'You know all the hardships we have had.
Numbers 21:21
The people of Israel sent messengers to the Amorite king Sihon to say:
Deuteronomy 2:26
I sent messengers from the desert of Kedemoth to King Sihon of Heshbon with the following offer of peace:
Deuteronomy 20:10-11
When you go to attack a city, first give its people a chance to surrender.
2 Kings 14:8-12
Then Amaziah sent representatives to Jehoash son of Jehoahaz son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying: Come let us have a meeting face to face.
Proverbs 25:8-9
Do not run quickly to court, for what will you do in the end, when your neighbor puts you to shame.
Matthew 18:15-16
If your brother does wrong to you, go to him in private. Clearly explain his error between you and him. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother back.