And that which the rest of the people gave was twenty thousand drams of gold, and two thousand pound of silver, and threescore and seven priests’ garments.
The rest of the people gave twenty thousand gold coins, two thousand pounds of silver, and sixty-seven priestly robes.
This verse shows how the common people generously contributed gold, silver, and sacred clothing to support the rebuilding of the temple and its worship.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Nehemiah, this verse is part of a record of the Jewish people's return from exile in Babylon, where they were working to rebuild Jerusalem and restore their community after years of displacement. Nehemiah, as a leader, was documenting contributions like gold, silver, and priestly garments to support the temple and its services, reflecting the importance of communal resources in reestablishing worship and societal order. These donations helped fund the priests and maintain religious practices amid the challenges of rebuilding.
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