Bible verses about Presents
(From Torrey's Topical Textbook)

Antiquity of Genesis 32:13; 43:15 WERE GIVEN To judges to secure a favourable hearing Proverbs 17:23; Amos 2:6 To kings to engage their aid I Kings 15:18 By kings to each other in token of inferiority I Kings 10:25; II Chronicles 9:23,24; Psalms 72:10 To appease the angry feelings of others Genesis 32:20; I Samuel 25:27,28,35 To confirm covenants Genesis 21:28-30 To reward service II Samuel 18:12; Daniel 2:6,48 To show respect Judges 6:18 In token of friendship I Samuel 18:3,4 As tribute Judges 3:15; II Samuel 8:2; II Chronicles 17:5 On occasions of visits II Kings 8:8 On all occasions of public rejoicing Nehemiah 8:12; Esther 9:19 At marriages Genesis 24:53; Psalms 45:12 On recovering from sickness II Kings 20:12 On restoration to prosperity Job 42:10,11 On sending away friends Genesis 45:22; Jeremiah 40:5 Considered essential on all visits of business I Samuel 9:7 Not bringing, considered a mark of disrespect and disaffection Isaiah 10:27; II Kings 17:24 Generally procured a favourable reception Proverbs 18:16; 19:6 When small or defective, refused Malachi 1:8 Of persons of rank, of great value and variety II Kings 5:2; II Chronicles 9:1 Receiving of, a token of good will Genesis 33:10,11 THINGS GIVEN AS Cattle Genesis 32:14,15,18 Horses and mules I Kings 10:25 Money Genesis 45:22; I Samuel 9:8; Job 42:11 Food Genesis 43:11; I Samuel 25:18; I Kings 14:3 Garments Genesis 45:22; I Samuel 18:4 Weapons of war I Samuel 18:4 Ornaments Genesis 24:22,47; Job 42:11 Gold and silver vessels I Kings 10:25 Precious stones I Kings 10:2 Servants Genesis 20:14; 29:24,29 Often borne by servants Judges 3:18 Often conveyed on camels I Samuel 25:18; II Kings 8:9; II Chronicles 9:1 Sometimes sent before the giver Genesis 32:21 Generally presented in person Genesis 43:15,26; Judges 3:17; I Samuel 25:27 Laid out and presented with great ceremony Genesis 43:25; Judges 3:18; Matthew 2:11