Exodus 38:25-26

25 The silver obtained from those of the community who were counted in the census was 100 talents^[a] and 1,775 shekels,^[b] according to the sanctuary shekel—

26 one beka per person, that is, half a shekel,^[c] according to the sanctuary shekel, from everyone who had crossed over to those counted, twenty years old or more, a total of 603,550 men.

Exodus 38:25-26 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO EXODUS 38

This chapter is a continuation of the account of the making of the things belonging to the tabernacle, particularly the altar of burnt offering, Ex 38:1-7 the laver of brass, and the things it was made of, Ex 38:8 the court and its hangings, pillars, sockets, hooks and pins, Ex 38:9-20 then follows an account of the quantities of gold, silver, and brass, expended in the making of the several things appertaining to the sanctuary, Ex 38:21-31.

Bezaleel made it, or it was made by his direction, he having the care and oversight of it, wherefore the making of it is ascribed to him, 2Ch 1:5 the account of this, its horns, vessels, rings, and staves, is carried on to Ex 38:2-7 of which \\see Gill on "Ex 27:1"\\ \\see Gill on "Ex 27:2"\\ \\see Gill on "Ex 27:3"\\ \\see Gill on "Ex 27:4"\\ \\see Gill on "Ex 27:5"\\ \\see Gill on "Ex 27:6"\\ \\see Gill on "Ex 27:7"\\ \\see Gill on "Ex 27:8"\\. 10593-941108-1338-Ex38.2

Cross References

• 1. S Exodus 30:12
• 2. S Exodus 30:12
• 3. S Exodus 30:13
• 4. S Exodus 30:14
• 5. S Exodus 12:37; Numbers 1:46

Footnotes

• [a]. That is, about 3 3/4 tons or about 3.4 metric tons; also in verse 27
• [b]. That is, about 44 pounds or about 20 kilograms; also in verse 28
• [c]. That is, about 1/5 ounce or about 5.7 grams