SHEKEL OF THE SANCTUARY; SACRED SHEKEL
(sheqel ha-qodhesh (Exodus 38:24, where it is used in measuring gold. The term is used for offerings made for sacred purposes.
Bibliography Information Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Entry for 'SHEKEL OF THE SANCTUARY; SACRED SHEKEL'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". 1915.