Judges 8:26

The gold earrings he asked for weighed 1,700 shekels. That did not count the moon-shaped ornaments or the pendants. It did not count the purple clothes the kings of Midian wore or the chains on their camels' necks.

Judges 8:26, Readable English Bible (READ)

Note: 1,700 shekels is about 43 pounds.

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