Matthew 27:9
Then that which was spoken through Jeremiah the prophet was fulfilled, which says, And they took the thirty silver pieces, the price of him who was valued, whom they valued from the sons of Israel,
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In Context
8Therefore that field was called the field of blood, to this day.
10and they gave them for the potter's field, as Lord appointed me.
Cross References
Exodus 21:32If the ox gores a man-servant or a maid-servant, there shall be given to their master thirty shekels of silver, and the ox shall be stoned.
Leviticus 27:4And if it be a female, then thy estimation shall be thirty shekels.
Matthew 1:22Now all this has come to pass, so that what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet might be fulfilled, which says,
Matthew Henry on Matthew 27:2-11
The Repentance of Judas; The Confession of Judas; The Death of Judas; Disposal of the Thirty Pieces of Silver. 1 When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death: 2 And when they had bound him, they led him away, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor. 3 Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, 4 Saying, I… Read the whole commentary →