²⁵ The silver from those of the community who were registered was 3,420 kilograms,^[a] according to the sanctuary shekel –  ²⁶ 5.7 grams^[b] per man, that is, half a shekel according to the sanctuary shekel, from everyone twenty years old or more who had crossed over to the registered group, 603,550 men. ²⁷ There were 3,400 kilograms^[c] of silver used to cast the bases of the sanctuary and the bases of the curtain – one hundred bases from 3,400 kilograms, 34 kilograms^[d] for each base.^{(A) 28} With the remaining 20 kilograms^[e] he made the hooks for the posts, overlaid their tops, and supplied bands for them.

⁴⁰ just as the Lord commanded him through Moses. It was to be a reminder for the Israelites that no unauthorised person outside the lineage of Aaron should approach to offer incense before the Lord^(A) and become like Korah and his followers.