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# eighteen cubits ... twelve cubits ... five cubits
A cubit is about 46 centimeters. Alternate translation: "about 8.3 meters ... 5.5 meters ... 2.3 cubits" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bdistance]])
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# two capitals
decorations on top of each of the two pillars
# polished bronze
They polished the bronze so that it would reflect sunlight. "gleaming bronze"