Nehemiah 10:32
Also we made ordinances for us, to charge ourselves yearly with the third part of a shekel for the service of the house of our God;
Cross-references
Exodus 30:11–16
Parallel
Exodus 30:11-16 institutes a half-shekel temple tax — here the covenant renews a similar levy (a third shekel) for temple service.
Matthew 17:24–27
Historical context
Matthew 17:24-27 shows the ongoing temple tax practice — here the covenant reinstitudes it after the exile.
Exodus 30:16
Parallel
Exodus 30:16 explains the atonement purpose of the temple tax — here the covenant restores this practice for the same purpose.
Genesis 28:22
Parallel
In Genesis 28:22, Jacob vows a tithe to God's house — a precedent of dedicating resources for divine service, similar to the temple tax here.