²⁵ The silver from those of the community who were registered was 7,544 pounds,^[a] according to the sanctuary shekel— ²⁶ 2⁄5 of an ounce^[b] per man, that is, half a shekel according to the sanctuary shekel, from everyone 20 years old or more who had crossed over to the registered group, 603,550 men. ²⁷ There were 7,500 pounds^[c] of silver used to cast the bases of the sanctuary and the bases of the veil—100 bases from 7,500 pounds,^[d] 75 pounds^[e] for each base.^{(A) 28} With the remaining 44 pounds^[f] he made the hooks for the posts, overlaid their tops, and supplied bands^[g] for them.

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