1 Samuel 13:21

21 The price was two-thirds of a shekel[a] for plowshares and mattocks, and one-third [of a shekel] for pitchforks and axes, and for putting a point on an oxgoad.

1 Samuel 13:21 In-Context

19 No blacksmith could be found in all the land of Israel, because the Philistines had said, "Otherwise, the Hebrews will make swords or spears."
20 So all the Israelites went to the Philistines to sharpen their plowshares, mattocks, axes, and sickles.
21 The price was two-thirds of a shekel for plowshares and mattocks, and one-third [of a shekel] for pitchforks and axes, and for putting a point on an oxgoad.
22 So on the day of battle not a sword or spear could be found in the hand of any of the troops who were with Saul and Jonathan; only Saul and his son Jonathan had [weapons].
23 Now a Philistine garrison took control of the pass at Michmash.

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Lit was a pim; about 1/4 ounce of silver
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