Exodus 30:24
Context30:24 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
Context38:25 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.