Thematic Bible: Of different standards
Thematic Bible
Shekel » Of different standards » Of the king's weight
When he shaved his head—he shaved it every year because his hair got so heavy for him that he had to shave it off—he would weigh the hair from his head and it would be five pounds according to the royal standard.
Verse Concepts
Shekel » Of different standards » Of the sanctuary
Everyone who is registered must pay half a shekel according to the sanctuary shekel (20 gerahs to the shekel). This half shekel is a contribution to the Lord.
Verse Concepts