Mat 17:24 | TNotes | STEP | 17:24 Every adult citizen of Israel was required to pay the Temple tax of one-half shekel. In Jesus’ day, priests and some rabbis did not pay the tax. • Peter was the spokesman for the Twelve (see 10:2 ).

‏ Matthew 17:24

17:24 ^a Every adult citizen of Israel was required to pay the Temple tax of one-half shekel. In Jesus’ day, priests and some rabbis did not pay the tax.

• Peter was the spokesman for the Twelve (see 10:2 ^b).