Thematic Bible: Were given
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Presents » Were given » To appease the angry feelings of others
Be sure to say, 'Jacob is right behind us.' He thought: I will make peace with him by giving him this gift that I am sending ahead of me. After that, I will see him, and he will welcome me back.
Please accept this gift from your maidservant. And give it to the young men who accompany my lord. Also please forgive the transgression of your maidservant. Jehovah will certainly give you a lasting dynasty, because my lord is fighting the battles of Jehovah. Evil will not be found in you all your days.
Then David accepted what she brought him. He said: Go home in peace. I have listened to what you said and I grant your request.
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Presents » Were given » As tribute
Then the Israelites cried out to Jehovah. So he sent someone to free them. This was Ehud, a left-handed man, who was the son of Gera, from the tribe of Benjamin. The people of Israel sent Ehud to King Eglon of Moab with gifts for him.
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He defeated the Moabites. He made the prisoners lie down on the ground and put two out of every three of them to death. So the Moabites became his subjects and paid taxes to him.
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Jehovah gave Jehoshaphat firm control over the kingdom of Judah. The people brought him gifts, so that he became wealthy and highly honored.
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Presents » Were given » To reward service
The king made Daniel great! He gave him many great gifts, and made him ruler over the whole province of Babylon. He was appointed chief administrator over all the wise men of Babylon.
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The man told Joab: Even if I felt the weight of twenty pounds of silver in my hand, I would not raise my hand against the king's son. We heard the order the king gave you, Abishai, and Ittai. Protect the young man Absalom for my sake.
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But if you tell me the dream and what it means you will receive gifts and rewards and great honor from me. Therefore tell me the dream and the interpretation of it.
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Presents » Were given » By kings to each other in token of inferiority
Everyone took presents such as vessels of silver and vessels of gold, and robes, and coats of metal, and spices, and horses, and beasts of transport, regularly year by year.
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All the kings of the world wanted to listen to the wisdom that God gave Solomon. Everyone who came brought him gifts such as articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules. This happened year after year.
Presents » Were given » On sending away friends
Joseph gave some new clothes to each of his brothers. He gave Benjamin five new outfits and three hundred pieces of silver.
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If you wish to remain, then go back to Gedaliah, son of Ahikam and grandson of Shaphan, whom the king of Babylon appointed to govern the cities of Judah. Live among the people with him, or go anywhere you want. The captain of the guard gave Jeremiah some food and a present and let him go.
Presents » Were given » On all occasions of public rejoicing
So the Jews of the country places living in unwalled towns make the fourteenth day of the month Adar a day of feasting and joy and a good day, a day for sending offerings one to another.
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All the people went away to take food and drink, and to send food to others, and to be glad, because the words that were said to them had been clearly communicated.
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Presents » Were given » At marriages
The servant took out gold and silver jewelry and clothes and gave them to Rebekah. He also gave expensive presents to her brother and mother.
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The daughter of Tyre will come with a gift. The rich among the people will seek your favor.
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Presents » Were given » To judges to secure a favorable hearing
A wicked man takes a bribe to pervert the ways of judgment.
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Jehovah said: I will not withdraw punishment for (three sins of Israel, even for four) the many transgressions of Israel! They sold the righteous for silver, and the needy for a pair of shoes.
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Presents » Were given » To confirm covenants
Then Abraham set seven ewe lambs of the flock by themselves. Abimelech asked Abraham: What do these seven ewe lambs mean, which you have set by themselves? He said: You shall take these seven ewe lambs from my hand so that it may be a witness to me, that I dug this well.
Presents » Were given » In token of friendship
Jonathan made a covenant with David. He loved him as himself. Jonathan removed the robe he was wearing. He gave it to David along with his armor, including his sword, his bow and his belt.
Presents » Were given » To kings to engage their aid
Then Asa took all the silver and gold still stored in Jehovah's Temple, and in the king's house, and delivered them, in the care of his servants, to Ben-hadad, son of Tabrimmon, son of Rezon, king of Aram, at Damascus. He said:
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Presents » Were given » On recovering from sickness
The king of Babylonia, Merodach Baladan son of Baladan heard that King Hezekiah was sick. So he sent him a letter and a present.
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Presents » Were given » On restoration to prosperity
After Job had prayed for his friends, Jehovah made him prosperous again and gave him twice as much as he had before. All his brothers and sisters and everyone who had known him before came and ate with him in his house. They comforted and consoled him over all the trouble Jehovah allowed to come upon him. Each one gave him a piece of silver and a gold ring.
Presents » Were given » On occasions of visits
He said to Hazael, one of his officials: Take a gift to the prophet and ask him to consult Jehovah to find out whether or not I am going to get well.
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Presents » Were given » To show respect
Please do not leave until I return and bring you an offering. Jehovah said: I will stay until you come back.
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Salutations » Were given » On entering a house
They went into Micah's house, where the young Levite lived. They greeted the Levite.
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When you enter the house, offer a blessing of peace.
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She entered the home of Zechariah and greeted Elisabeth. When Elisabeth heard the greeting from Mary, the babe leaped in her womb. Elisabeth was filled with Holy Spirit.
When I heard your greeting the baby leaped in my womb for joy.
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Salutations » Were given » By all passers-by
You will go from there until you find the oak tree of Tabor. You will see three men going up to God to Bethel. One will have three young goats and another three cakes of bread and another a skin full of wine: They will say: 'Peace be with you.' They will give you two cakes of bread that you should take from them.
Salutations » Were given » By brethren to each other
David left his things with the man in charge of supplies. He ran up to the battle line to ask his brothers if they were well.
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Salutations » Were given » By superiors to inferiors
On the way back, David met the two hundred men he left at Besor Gorge. They were too tired to keep up with him. They approached David and the people who were with him. He greeted the two hundred men and asked how they were doing.
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Salutations » Were given » By inferiors to their superiors
Joseph brought his father Jacob and presented him to the king. Jacob gave the king his blessing.
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