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of gold for the things of gold and of silver for the things of silver, even for all the handiwork of the craftsmen. Now, who is willing to consecrate himself today to the Lord?”

Then the leaders of the fathers’ houses, the leaders of the tribes of Israel, the captains of thousands and hundreds, and the officials of the king’s workers offered willingly. Also they donated to the service of the house of God five thousand talents[a] of gold and ten thousand darics[b] of gold, ten thousand talents[c] of silver, eighteen thousand talents[d] of bronze, and one hundred thousand talents[e] of iron.

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  1. 1 Chronicles 29:7 About 190 tons, or 170 metric tons.
  2. 1 Chronicles 29:7 About 185 pounds, or 84 kilograms.
  3. 1 Chronicles 29:7 About 380 tons, or 340 metric tons.
  4. 1 Chronicles 29:7 About 675 tons, or 610 metric tons.
  5. 1 Chronicles 29:7 About 3,800 tons, or 3,400 metric tons.