Diplomacy

“To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), to win those under the law.”

“At that time Abimelech and Phicol the commander of his army said to Abraham, “God is with you in all that you do.”

“Now, therefore, swear to me here before God that you will not deal falsely with me or my children or descendants. Show to me and to the country in which you reside the same kindness that I have shown to you.””

“Later, Abimelech came to Isaac from Gerar, with Ahuzzath his adviser and Phicol the commander of his army.”

“But the people of Gibeon, having heard what Joshua had done to Jericho and Ai,”

“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?””

“When Abigail saw David, she quickly got off the donkey, fell facedown, and bowed before him.”

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