Military units were traditionally grouped into companies of varying sizes. The numbers listed indicate the size of these companies rather than the actual number of men. These numbers are therefore to be understood as figurative rather than literal.1
Military units were traditionally grouped into companies of varying sizes. The numbers listed indicate the size of these companies rather than the actual number of men. These numbers are therefore to be understood as figurative rather than literal.1
2 Les princes des Philistins s'avancèrent avec leurs centaines et leurs milliers, et David et ses gens marchaient à l'arrière-garde avec Akisch.