The Scriptures offer solid evidence for tithing in the examples of Abraham and Jacob. Both of these men may have tithed: Abraham tithed for sure, and Jacob promised to tithe. But more importantly, they both tithed before Moses gave the tithing requirements of the Law. Therefore, tithing is more than legislation; it is a principle. When Abraham learned that a confederacy of four northern kings had looted Sodom and had taken Lot and his family captive, he and his company, in loyalty to Lot, pursued