Convert bekan (Biblical Hebrew) to shekel (Biblical Hebrew)
Please provide values below to convert bekan (Biblical Hebrew) [bekan (BH)] to shekel (Biblical Hebrew) [shekel (BH)], or Convert shekel (Biblical Hebrew) to bekan (Biblical Hebrew).
How to Convert Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew)
1 bekan (BH) = 0.5 shekel (BH)
Example: convert 15 bekan (BH) to shekel (BH):
15 bekan (BH) = 15 × 0.5 shekel (BH) = 7.5 shekel (BH)
Bekan (Biblical Hebrew) to Shekel (Biblical Hebrew) Conversion Table
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Bekan (Biblical Hebrew)
The bekan is a historical unit of weight used in Biblical Hebrew, typically measuring a small amount of mass, often associated with precious metals or weights in ancient times.
History/Origin
The bekan originates from ancient Israelite measurements and is referenced in biblical texts. It was used during the period of the Hebrew Bible to denote a standard weight, though its exact value varied over time and context.
Current Use
Today, the bekan is primarily of historical and scholarly interest, with no modern standardization or practical application in contemporary weight measurement systems.
Shekel (Biblical Hebrew)
The shekel (Biblical Hebrew) is an ancient unit of weight and currency used in biblical times, primarily for measuring silver and other precious metals.
History/Origin
Originating in ancient Mesopotamia, the shekel was used as a standard weight and currency in the ancient Near East, notably in biblical Israel. Its weight varied over time and region, but it generally represented a specific mass used for trade and taxation.
Current Use
Today, the shekel is the official currency of Israel (Israeli New Shekel), but the biblical shekel as a unit of weight is no longer in use. The term is primarily historical and religious in context.