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Bekan (Biblical Hebrew)


The bekan (also spelled bēqān) was an ancient Hebrew unit of weight mentioned in the Bible. It is generally understood to be half a shekel in weight.


Since a shekel weighed about 11 grams, the bekan would be approximately 5.5 grams. It was used mainly for weighing precious metals, especially silver, in trade and offerings.


Summary:



  • Equal to half a shekel (~5.5 grams)



  • Used in ancient Hebrew commerce and religious contexts



  • Important for measuring silver and other valuables





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