Judges 11:12
Afterwards, Jephthah sent messengers to the king of the Ammonites to ask him, "What's your dispute between us that prompted you to come and attack my land?"
Numbers 20:14
Later, Moses sent messengers from Kadesh to the king of Edom with this message: "This is what your relative Israel says: "You know all the hardships we've encountered.
Numbers 21:21
Later, Israel sent messengers to Sihon, king of the Amorites, who conveyed this request:
Deuteronomy 2:26
"I sent messengers from the desert of Kedemoth to King Sihon of Heshbon with this message of peace:
Deuteronomy 20:10-11
"When you approach a city to wage war against it, extend terms of peace.
2 Kings 14:8-12
Later, Amaziah sent couriers to Jehoahaz's son Jehoash, grandson of King Jehu of Israel, challenging him, "Come on! Let's fight face to face!"
Proverbs 25:8-9
don't be in a hurry to argue in court. Otherwise, what will you do later on when your neighbor humiliates you?
Matthew 18:15-16
"If your brother sins against you, go and confront him while the two of you are alone. If he listens to you, you have won back your brother.