1 Samuel 9:8

The servant answered him again. "Look," he said. "I have a quarter of a shekel of silver here in my hand. I will give it to the man of God. Then he will tell us which way to go."

1 Samuel 9:8, Readable English Bible (READ)

Note: A quarter shekel was about 1/10 of an ounce (3 grams).

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