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The ancient Bible people used measurements that could be easily reproduced. The cubit was simply the measurement from your elbow to the end of your fingers. Cubits are known to have varied from 16 to 19 inches. In the case of dispute, the king’s arm was used to determine the standard cubit.
Like the cubit, spans, handbreadth and fingers were also easily determined. Even today, some people still use these measurements such as in measuring horses.
