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Dram

Measures & Money • Old Testament
The dram in older English versions refers to the Persian daric, a gold coin used in the Persian period. It was distinct from the Greek drachma and was used in accounts of offerings and contributions.
Biblical Usage
The coin is mentioned in accounts of contributions and offerings in 1 Chronicles, Ezra, and Nehemiah.
Scripture References
1 Chronicles 29:7 Ezra 8:27 Ezra 2:69 Nehemiah 7:70