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SPAN

(zereth; spithame): A measure of length equal to half a cubit or about 9 in. (Ex 28:16; 39:9; 1 Sam 17:4, etc.). Lam 2:20 the King James Version is a mistranslation; see the Revised Version (British and American).
See WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
Bibliography Information
Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Definition for 'span'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". bible-history.com - ISBE; 1915.

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