Exodus 38:25

38:25 The silver of those who were numbered of the community was one hundred talents and 1,775 shekels, according to the sanctuary shekel,

Exodus 38:28

38:28 From the remaining 1,775 shekels he made hooks for the posts, overlaid their tops, and made bands for them.


sn This would be a total of 301,775 shekels (about 140,828 oz), being a half shekel exacted per person from 605,550 male Israelites 20 years old or more (Num 1:46). The amount is estimated to be around 3.75 tons.

tn Here the word “shekels” is understood; about 45 pounds.