2 Kings 15:20
English Standard Version
20 Menahem exacted the money from Israel, that is, from all the wealthy men, fifty shekels[a] of silver from every man, to give to the king of Assyria. So the king of Assyria turned back and did not stay there in the land.
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- 2 Kings 15:20 A shekel was about 2/5 ounce or 11 grams
2 Kings 15:20
New International Version
20 Menahem exacted this money from Israel. Every wealthy person had to contribute fifty shekels[a] of silver to be given to the king of Assyria. So the king of Assyria withdrew(A) and stayed in the land no longer.
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- 2 Kings 15:20 That is, about 1 1/4 pounds or about 575 grams
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