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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge on Nehemiah 10:32

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · Cross-reference reference work
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to charge: Gen 28:22; Pro 3:9 the third part: According to the law, every one above twenty years of age was to give half a shekel to the sanctuary for a ransom for their souls. But, on account of the general poverty of the people, occasioned by their wars, and captivity, and by heavy tributes, etc., in the land of their captivity, this sum was reduced to the third part of a shekel. Exo 30:11-16; Mat 17:24-27; Co2 8:12 Nehemiah 10:33
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