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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/ta/man/translate/translate-bdistance]])
# 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. This can be stated in active form. AT: "he protected himself by wearing a coat of chainmail" or "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/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
# translationWords
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/philistines]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/goliath]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/gath]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/bronze]]