Jesus Was Betrayed for the Price of a Dead Slave

Jesus was betrayed for 30 pieces of silver, but that number was not random. In Exodus 21:32, 30 shekels was the compensation price for a slave. Then in Zechariah 11, that same amount appears again — 30 pieces of silver — and the money is connected to the house of the Lord and the potter. Judas thought he was making a deal, but Scripture had already pointed to the betrayal of Jesus centuries before it happened. This is one of the most shocking prophecy details in the Bible. Follow for more Bible facts, Christian history, prophecy, and evidence for Jesus. Subscribe for more content like this, and thanks for watching! Scripture marked CSB is from the Christian Standard Bible®, © 2017 Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. CSB® is a registered trademark of Holman Bible Publishers.