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Shekel


A weight, equal to twenty gerahs—Ex 30:13; Nu 3:47; Eze 45:12

Used to weigh silver—Jos 7:21; Jud 8:26; 17:2,3

Fractions of, used in currency—Ex 30:13; 1Sa 9:8; Ne 10:32

Used to weigh

Fines paid in—De 22:19,29

Fees paid in—1Sa 9:8

Sanctuary revenues paid in—Ex 30:13; Ne 10:32

Of different standards

Corrupted—Am 8:5