Charles Ellicott Commentary Numbers 31:52

"And all the gold of the heave-offering that they offered up to Jehovah, of the captains of thousands, and of the captains of hundreds, was sixteen thousand seven hundred and fifty shekels." — Numbers 31:52 (ASV)

Sixteen thousand seven hundred and fifty shekels. — This quantity of golden ornaments is quite in harmony with the well-known habits of nomad and even barbarous tribes. The particular fondness of the Midianites for such ornaments is further shown in the account in Judges 8:26 of the weight of the golden earrings given to Gideon after his victory over that nation.