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

• Gold Ge 24:22; Nu 7:14,20-86; Jos 7:21; 1Ki 10:16

• Cinnamon Ex 30:23

• Hair 2Sa 14:26

• Iron 1Sa 17:7

• Myrrh Ex 30:23

• Rations Eze 4:10

→ 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

• Of the sanctuary Ex 30:13

• Of the king' s weight 2Sa 14:26

→ Corrupted Am 8:5