New Living Translation

1 Chronicles 29:6–9

Then the family leaders, the leaders of the tribes of Israel, the generals and captains of the army,* and the king’s administrative officers all gave willingly. For the construction of the Temple of God, they gave about 188 tons of gold,* 10,000 gold coins,* 375 tons of silver,* 675 tons of bronze,* and 3,750 tons of iron.* They also contributed numerous precious stones, which were deposited in the treasury of the house of the Lord under the care of Jehiel, a descendant of Gershon. The people rejoiced over the offerings, for they had given freely and wholeheartedly to the Lord, and King David was filled with joy.

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29:6 Hebrew the commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds.

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29:7a Hebrew 5,000 talents [170 metric tons] of gold.

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29:7b Hebrew 10,000 darics [a Persian coin] of gold, about 185 pounds or 84 kilograms in weight.

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29:7c Hebrew 10,000 talents [340 metric tons] of silver.

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29:7d Hebrew 18,000 talents [612 metric tons] of bronze.

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29:7e Hebrew 100,000 talents [3,400 metric tons] of iron.

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