They gave. — Rather, And they used to give, i.e., every time they had emptied the chest.

Being told. — Rather, which was weighed.

Them that did the work. — Not the actual workmen, but, as is immediately explained, “those who had the oversight of the house,” or were charged with the superintendence of the work.

That wrought. — Literally, who were making.

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