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
This verse describes the fundraising efforts for rebuilding Jerusalem's walls and temple after the Jewish people returned from exile in Babylon around 445 BC. Nehemiah was leading this massive reconstruction project, and it required significant financial resources for materials and workers. The 'chief of the fathers' were the heads of prominent families who had both the means and motivation to make substantial donations to restore their homeland.
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