Judges 9:4
New International Version
4 They gave him seventy shekels[a] of silver from the temple of Baal-Berith,(A) and Abimelek used it to hire reckless scoundrels,(B) who became his followers.
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- Judges 9:4 That is, about 1 3/4 pounds or about 800 grams
Judges 9:4
English Standard Version
4 And they gave him seventy pieces of silver out of the house of (A)Baal-berith with which Abimelech hired (B)worthless and reckless fellows, who followed him.
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Judges 9:4
New American Standard Bible
4 And they gave him seventy pieces of silver from the house of (A)Baal-berith, with which Abimelech hired worthless and reckless men, and they followed him.
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Judges 9:4
Common English Bible
4 They gave him seventy pieces of silver from the temple of Baal-berith, with which Abimelech hired worthless and reckless men, who became his posse.
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Judges 9:4
Contemporary English Version
4 Then they gave Abimelech 70 pieces[a] of silver from the temple of their god Baal Berith.[b]
Abimelech used the silver to hire a gang of rough soldiers who would do anything for money.
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