Exodus 30:16

Exo 30:16 And thou shalt take the atonement money of the children of Israel, and shalt appoint it for the service of the tabernacle of the congregation; that it may be a memorial unto the children of Israel before the LORD, to make an atonement for your souls.

Ver. 16. That it may be a memorial. ] A perpetual poll money, in token of homage and subjection to the Almighty.