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Exodus 30:24

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30:24 and twelve and a half pounds of cassia, all weighed 1  according to the sanctuary shekel, and four quarts 2  of olive oil.

Exodus 38:25

Context

38:25 The silver of those who were numbered of the community was one hundred talents and 1,775 shekels, 3  according to the sanctuary shekel,

1 tn The words “all weighed” are added for clarity in English.

2 tn Or “a hin.” A hin of oil is estimated at around one gallon (J. Durham, Exodus [WBC], 3:406).

3 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.



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