Ambassadors

“From Kadesh, Moses sent messengers to tell the king of Edom, “This is what your brother Israel says: You know all the hardship that has befallen us,”

“Then Israel sent messengers to Sihon king of the Amorites, saying,”

“acted deceptively and set out as envoys, carrying on their donkeys worn-out sacks and old wineskins, cracked and mended.”

“Then Jephthah sent messengers to the king of the Ammonites, saying, “What do you have against me that you have come to fight against my land?””

“Now Hiram king of Tyre sent envoys to David, along with cedar logs, carpenters, and stonemasons, and they built a palace for David.”

“Now when Hiram king of Tyre heard that Solomon had been anointed king in his father’s place, he sent envoys to Solomon; for Hiram had always been a friend of David.”

“Then he sent messengers into the city to Ahab king of Israel,”

“Then Amaziah sent messengers to the king of Israel Jehoash son of Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu. “Come, let us meet face to face,” he said.”