richmahn_en_tn/mat/17/24.md

This begins an account of Jesus paying the temple tax.

## When they ##

when Jesus and his disciples

## half-shekel tax ##

shekel tax** - a tax on all Jewish males that was first given as an offering to the Lord (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/biblicalmoney]])

## the house ##

the place where Jesus was staying.

## The kings on earth ##

leaders in general

## subjects ##

people under a ruler or king