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Nehemiah 7:70 ยท KJV

"And some of the chief of the fathers gave unto the work. The Tirshatha gave to the treasure a thousand drams of gold, fifty basons, five hundred and thirty priests' garments."

King James Version

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Passage Context

68Their horses, seven hundred thirty and six: their mules, two hundred forty and five:
69Their camels, four hundred thirty and five: six thousand seven hundred and twenty asses.
70And some of the chief of the fathers gave unto the work. The Tirshatha gave to the treasure a thousand drams of gold, fifty basons, five hundred and thirty priests' garments.
71And 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.
72And 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.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you contribute to your community's needs?

2

What sacrifices are you willing to make for the greater good?

3

When have you seen collective effort lead to success?

Life Application

community

Consider how you can support local initiatives or charities.

faith

Reflect on how your faith can inspire generosity towards others.

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

The capital of ancient Israel, significant for its religious heritage and historical events.

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