The numbers here and in Nehemiah (see the marginal reference) vary.

The dram was a daric, worth a little more than our guinea, and the pound (or maneh) was a little more than £4. Consequently, the total sum would be…

They gave after their ability unto the treasure of the world
threescore and one thousand drachms of gold…

Let no one complain of the necessary expenses of their religion. Seek first the kingdom of God, his favour and his glory, then will all other t…