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26 For every person counted in the census—603,550 men age 20 and older—this amounts to two-tenths of an ounce[a] per person (according to the official standards used in the sanctuary). 27 The 100 bases used for the sanctuary and for the veil were cast out of 7,500 pounds of silver, that is 75 pounds per base. 28 He used the remaining silver, about 45 pounds, to make the hooks and bands for the posts and to overlay the tops of each post.

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  1. 38:26 A Hebrew beka is ⅕ of an ounce or 5.5 grams.

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