(1 Chronicles 29:7; Ezra 2:69; Ezra 8:27; Nehemiah 7:70-72). Αdarconim , the Persian daric , from dara "a king," a gold coin circulated among the Jews during their subjection to Medo-Persia; the earliest coined money used by the Jews, and the oldest gold coin of which specimens are extant; a crowned archer is impressed on it; heavier than an English guinea; or 25 shillings.
From the co-author of the classic Jamieson, Fausset and Brown Commentary, Fausset's Bible Dictionary stands as one of the best single-volume Bible encyclopedias ever written for general use. The author's writing style is always clear and concise, and he tackles issues important to the average student of the Bible, not just the Biblical scholars. This makes Fausset an excellent tool for both everyday Bible study and in-depth lesson or sermon preparation.Wikipedia
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