Shekel of the Sanctuary; Sacred Shekel
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia · James Orr and contributors
(sheqel ha-qodhesh (Nu 7 passim)): The same as the silver shekel mentioned under SHEKEL (which see), except in Ex 38:24, where it is used in measuring gold. The term is used for offerings made for sacred purposes.
Source of the article
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia — James Orr, general editor and contributors; CrossWire SWORD module ISBE 2.2
Bible Strong digital edition from CrossWire module 2.2; historical scholarship originally published in 1915