1 Samuel 9:7
Then said Saul to his servant, But, behold, if we go, what shall we bring the man? for the bread is spent in our vessels, and there is not a present to bring to the man of God: what have we? Then said Saul to his servant, But, behold, if we go, what shall we bring the man? for the bread is spent in our vessels, and there is not a present to bring to the man of God: what have we?
Saul held back from going to the man of God because the bread in their vessels was spent and they had nothing to bring him as a present. His question was what they could offer, since they were left without provisions for such a gift. The concern over a present reflected the custom of bringing a small gift as a token of respect when approaching a person of higher rank or office.