“When you take a census of the Israelites [to determine] their numbers, each one will be counted by giving an atonement offering for his life.... Everyone included in the census must give a half-shekel.” (Ex.30:12-13)
Why were the Israelites commanded to give a half-shekel coin, and not a whole shekel? And why is this donation required when counting the people?
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