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six cubits and a span

A cubit is a unit of measurement equal to about 46 centimeters. A span is a unit of measurement equal to about 23 centimeters. AT: "about 3 meters" (See: rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/biblicaldistance)

he was armed with a coat of chainmail

A "coat of chainmail" is a flexible piece of body armor covered with protective scales or small plates. AT: "he wore a coat of chainmail" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)

five thousand shekels

A shekel is a unit of weight equal to about 11 grams. AT: "about 55 kilograms" (See: rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/biblicalweight)