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514 B

eighteen cubits high

A cubit is about 46 centimeters. (See: rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/biblicaldistance)

twelve cubits in circumference

"Circumference" is the distance or measurement around a circular object or area.

He made two capitals

Here, "capitals" refers to decorations on top of the pillars.

burnished bronze

The bronze was polished and bright.

Checker latticework and wreaths of chain work

"Crossed metal strips woven together and metal chains twisted together"