2 Samuel 18:12

The man answered, "I would not lift my hand against the king's son. I wouldn't do it even for a thousand shekels of silver weighed out into my hands. For we heard the king command you and Abishai and Ittai. He said, 'Keep the young man Absalom safe for my sake.'

2 Samuel 18:12, Readable English Bible (READ)

Note: A thousand shekels was about 25 pounds.

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