1. Leviticus 27:2 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

How was this value system determined?

Leviticus 27:2 (ESV)

2 “Speak to the people of Israel and say to them, If anyone makes a special vow to the LORD involving the valuation of persons,

Wenham suggests that the valuation was determined by the slave prices in the markets of Israel. These are based on the value of the shekel in the temple.1