And some of the chief of the fathers gave to the treasure of the work twenty thousand drams of gold, and two thousand and two hundred pound of silver.
Some of the family leaders donated to the building fund twenty thousand gold coins and two thousand two hundred pounds of silver.
The writer is showing how the wealthy leaders generously contributed their own money to support the rebuilding work in Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
During the time of Nehemiah, the Jewish people had returned from exile in Babylon and were focused on rebuilding Jerusalem, including its walls and the temple, as part of restoring their national and spiritual identity. This verse is from a section listing contributions from community leaders to the temple treasury, which helped fund the ongoing reconstruction and religious practices. These donations reflected the people's commitment to God's house amid economic challenges in the post-exilic period.
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