They apparently acquired their riches through their monopoly on the sale of essentials for sacrifices in the temple precincts, such as doves, sheep, oil, and wine.
Šo bagātību viņi acīmredzot bija sarausuši, izmantojot monopoltiesības tirgot tempļa teritorijā visu, kas vajadzīgs upurēšanai, piemēram, baložus, aitas, eļļu un vīnu.