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21 The charge was two-thirds of a shekel[a] for the plowshares and for the mattocks and one-third of a shekel for sharpening the axes and for setting the goads.[b]

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  1. 13.21 Heb was a pim
  2. 13.21 Cn: Meaning of Heb uncertain

21 The price was two-thirds of a shekel[a] for sharpening plow points and mattocks, and a third of a shekel[b] for sharpening forks and axes and for repointing goads.

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  1. 1 Samuel 13:21 That is, about 1/4 ounce or about 8 grams
  2. 1 Samuel 13:21 That is, about 1/8 ounce or about 4 grams