Considered essential on all visits of business 1Sa 9:7.
Not bringing, considered a mark of disrespect and disaffection Isa 10:27; 2Ki 17:24.
Generally procured a favourable reception Pr 18:16; 19:6.
When small or defective, refused Mal 1:8.
Of persons of rank, of great value and variety 2Ki 5:2; 2Ch 9:1.
Receiving of, a token of good will Ge 33:10,11.
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