Bible Encyclopedias
Beka
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
bē´ka ( בּקע , beḳa‛ , "half"): Half a shekel, the amount contributed by each male of the Israelites for the use of the Sanctuary (Exodus 38:26 ). Its value varied according to the standard used, but on the ordinary, or Phoenician, standard it would represent about 122 grams. See WEIGHTS AND MEASURES .
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Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Beka'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/isb/b/beka.html. 1915.