Nave's Topical Bible: Orville J. Nave, A.M., D.D., LL.D.

SHEKEL

• A weight, equal to twenty gerahs Ex. 30:13; Num. 3:47; Ezek. 45:12
• Used to weigh silver Josh. 7:21; Judg. 8:26, 17:2, 3
• Fractions of, used in currency Ex. 30:13; 1 Sam. 9:8; Neh. 10:32
• Used to weigh
  • Gold Gen. 24:22; Num. 7:14, 20-86; Josh. 7:21; 1 Ki. 10:16
  • Cinnamon Ex. 30:23
  • Hair 2 Sam. 14:26
  • Iron 1 Sam. 17:7
  • Myrrh Ex. 30:23
  • Rations Ezek. 4:10
• Fines paid in Dt. 22:19, 29
• Fees paid in 1 Sam. 9:8
• Sanctuary revenues paid in Ex. 30:13; Neh. 10:32
• Of different standards
  • Of the sanctuary Ex. 30:13
  • Of the king's weight 2 Sam. 14:26
• Corrupted Amos 8:5