2 Kings 23:31-33
World English Bible
31 Jehoahaz was twenty-three years old when he began to reign; and he reigned three months in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Hamutal the daughter of Jeremiah of Libnah. 32 He did that which was evil in Yahweh’s sight, according to all that his fathers had done. 33 Pharaoh Necoh put him in bonds at Riblah in the land of Hamath, that he might not reign in Jerusalem; and put the land to a tribute of one hundred talents of silver, and a talent[a] of gold.
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- 23:33 A talent is about 30 kilograms or 66 pounds or 965 Troy ounces
2 Kings 23:31-33
International Standard Version
31 Jehoahaz was 23 years old when he became king. He reigned three months in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Hamutal. She was the daughter of Jeremiah of Libnah. 32 He practiced what the Lord considered to be evil, just as all of his ancestors had done. 33 Pharaoh Neco placed him in custody at Riblah, in the land of Hamath, so that he would not reign in Jerusalem, and imposed a tribute of 100 talents[a] of silver and a talent[b] of gold.
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- 2 Kings 23:33 I.e. about 7,500 pounds; a talent weighed about 75 pounds
- 2 Kings 23:33 I.e. about 75 pounds; a talent weighed about 75 pounds
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