Entertainments - Bible concordance entry - Torreys Topical Textbook

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Entertainments:

Often great
(Genesis 21:8; Daniel 5:1; Luke 5:29)
GIVEN ON OCCASIONS OF
- Marriage
  (Matthew 22:2)
- Birthdays
  (Mark 6:21)
- Weaning children
  (Genesis 21:8)
- Taking leave of friends
  (1 Kings 19:21)
- Return of friends
  (2 Samuel 12:4; Luke 15:23)
- Ratifying covenants
  (Genesis 26:30; 31:54)
- Sheep-shearing
  (1 Samuel 25:2,36; 2 Samuel 13:23)
- Harvest home
  (Ruth 3:2-7; Isaiah 9:3)
- Vintage
  (Judges 9:27)
- Coronation of Kings
  (1 Kings 1:9,18,19; 1 Chronicles 12:39,40; Hosea 7:5)
- Offering voluntary sacrifice
  (Genesis 31:54; Deuteronomy 12:6,7; 1 Samuel 1:4,5,9)
- Festivals
  (1 Samuel 20:5,24-26)
- National deliverance
  (Esther 8:17; 9:17-19)
Preparations made for
(Genesis 18:6,7; Proverbs 9:2; Matthew 22:4; Luke 15:23)
KINDS OF, MENTIONED IN SCRIPTURE
- Dinner
  (Genesis 43:16; Matthew 22:4; Luke 14:12)
- Supper
  (Luke 14:12; John 12:2)
- Banquet of wine
  (Esther 5:6)
Under the direction of a master of the feast
(John 2:8,9)
Served often by hired servants
(Matthew 22:13; John 2:5)
Served often by members of the family
(Genesis 18:8; Luke 10:40; John 12:2)
INVITATIONS TO
- Often addressed to many
  (Luke 14:16)
- Often only to relatives and friends
  (1 Kings 1:9; Luke 14:12)
- Often by the master in person
  (2 Samuel 13:24; Esther 5:4; Zephaniah 1:7; Luke 7:36)
- Repeated through servants when all things were ready
  (Proverbs 9:1-5; Luke 14:17)
- Should be sent to the poor, &c
  (Deuteronomy 14:29; Luke 14:13)
OFTEN GIVEN IN
- The house
  (Luke 5:29)
- The air, besides fountains
  (1 Kings 1:9)
- The court of the house
  (Esther 1:5,6; Luke 7:36,37)
- The upper room or guest chamber
  (Mark 14:14,15)
GUESTS AT
- Saluted by the master
  (Luke 7:45)
- Usually anointed
  (Psalms 23:5; Luke 7:46)
- Had their feet washed when they came a distance
  (Genesis 18:4; 43:24; Luke 7:38,44)
- Arranged according to rank
  (Genesis 43:33; 1 Samuel 9:22; Luke 14:10)
- Often had separate dishes
  (Genesis 43:34; 1 Samuel 1:4)
- Often ate from the same dish
  (Matthew 26:23)
Forwardness to take chief seats at, condemned
(Matthew 23:6; Luke 14:7,8)
A choice portion reserved in, for principal guests
(Genesis 43:34; 1 Samuel 1:5; 9:23,24)
Custom of presenting the sop at, to one of the guests,
alluded to
(John 13:26)
Portions of, often sent to the absent
(2 Samuel 11:8; Nehemiah 8:10; Esther 9:19)
Offence given by refusing to go to
(Luke 14:18,24)
Anxiety to have many guests at, alluded to
(Luke 14:22,23)
Men and women did not usually meet at
(Esther 1:8,9; Mark 6:21; Matthew 14:11)
None admitted to, after the master had risen and shut the
door
(Luke 13:24,25)
Began with thanksgiving
(1 Samuel 9:13; Mark 8:6)
Concluded with a hymn
(Mark 14:26)
None asked to eat or drink more than he liked at
(Esther 1:8)
Music and dancing often introduced at
(Amos 6:5; Mark 6:22; Luke 15:25)
Often scenes of great intemperance
(1 Samuel 25:36; Daniel 5:3,4; Hosea 7:5)
Given by the guests in return
(Job 1:4; Luke 14:12)

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