Generally regulated by the standard of the sanctuary Ex 30:24
Sometimes regulated by the king's standard 2Sa 14:26
Were frequently used in scales or balances Job 31:6; Isa 40:12
MENTIONED IN SCRIPTURE
Bekah or half shekel Ge 24:22
Dram Ne 7:70,71
Maneh or pound Ne 7:71; Eze 45:12
Value of money estimated according to Ge 23:16; 43:21; Jer 32:9
All metals were given by Ex 37:24; 1Ch 28:14
Provisions were sold by, in times of scarcity Le 26:26; Eze 4:10,16
THE JEWS
Forbidden to have various De 25:13,14
Forbidden to have unjust Le 19:35,36
Frequently used unjust Mic 6:11
ILLUSTRATIVE
Of sins Heb 12:1
Of the restraints put on the elements Job 28:25
(Heavy,) of the exceeding glory reserved for saints 2Co 4:17