1 Kings 4:32 — Word Study
WLCוַיְדַבֵּ֕ר שְׁלֹ֥שֶׁת אֲלָפִ֖ים מָשָׁ֑ל וַיְהִ֥י שִׁיר֖וֹ חֲמִשָּׁ֥ה וָאָֽלֶף׃
BSAand he spokevay.da.Ber▸ threeshe.Lo.shet thousand'a.la.Fim proverb[s]ma.Shal and it wasvay.Hi▸ song hisshi.Ro fivecha.mi.Shah and one thousandva.'A.lef
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וַיְדַבֵּ֕ר | and he spoke | Verb, Piel, sequential imperfect third person masculine singular |
| שְׁלֹ֥שֶׁת | three | Noun common, both singular construct |
| אֲלָפִ֖ים | thousand | Noun common, both plural absolute |
| מָשָׁ֑ל | proverb[s] | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| וַיְהִ֥י | and it was | Verb, Qal, sequential imperfect third person masculine singular |
| שִׁיר֖וֹ | song his | Noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
| חֲמִשָּׁ֥ה | five | Noun common, both singular absolute |
| וָאָֽלֶף׃ | and one thousand | Conjunction, noun common both singular absolute |
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| BSB | Solomon composed three thousand proverbs, and his songs numbered a thousand and five. |
| KJV | And he spake three thousand proverbs: and his songs were a thousand and five. |
| ASV | And he spake three thousand proverbs; and his songs were a thousand and five. |
| YLT | And he speaketh three thousand similes, and his songs [are] five, and the chief one; |
| WEB | He spoke three thousand proverbs, and his songs numbered one thousand five. |
| BBE | He was the maker of three thousand wise sayings, and of songs to the number of a thousand and five. |
Where they part company is in the rendering of מָשָׁל — see How Translations Differ.
The sentence structure consists of a main clause followed by two noun phrases that detail Solomon's literary contributions.
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Deep Study — 1 Kings 4:32
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Context — The Wisdom of Solomongenerated
1 Kings 4:32 highlights Solomon's remarkable wisdom, showcasing his literary output of proverbs and songs. This verse is part of a broader narrative that illustrates Solomon's unparalleled wisdom, as noted in the surrounding verses, where he is compared to other wise men and his fame spreads across nations. His works, including proverbs and songs, reflect the depth of his understanding and insight, which attracted listeners from all over.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proverbs 1:1–31 | These are the proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel, |
| 2 | Ecclesiastes 12:9 | Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also taught the people knowledge; he pondered, searched out, and arranged many proverbs. |
| 3 | Matthew 13:35 | So was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophet: “I will open My mouth in parables; I will utter things hidden since the foundation of the world.” |
| 4 | Song of Solomon 1:1–17 |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 4 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — מָשָׁל, ma.Shalgenerated
The word מָשָׁל (mashal) refers to a proverb or parable, often characterized by its use of comparisons and metaphors. Proverbs serve as a means of conveying wisdom and ethical teachings, particularly in Hebrew literature. The root of the word suggests a metaphorical nature, indicating that these sayings are not just literal but carry deeper meanings.
In this context, Solomon's proverbs are a testament to his wisdom, providing insights and lessons that are meant to guide behavior and understanding. The use of proverbs in ancient literature often reflects the cultural values and moral teachings of the time.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
The translations of this verse agree on the key elements: Solomon's composition of three thousand proverbs and a thousand and five songs.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verb וַיְדַבֵּ֕ר (vay.daber), meaning 'and he spoke,' governs the main clause, which describes Solomon's literary works. The sentence structure presents two main components: the number of proverbs and the number of songs, both of which are expressed through noun phrases.
The Hebrew word order emphasizes the proverbs first, followed by the songs, which highlights the significance of Solomon's wisdom expressed through these forms of literature.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, מָשָׁל is rendered as παροιμίαν (paroimia), which also means 'proverb.' This choice reflects a consistent understanding of the term as a wise saying, aligning with the literary tradition of wisdom literature.
The translation choice indicates a focus on the instructional and moral aspects of Solomon's proverbs, emphasizing their role in imparting wisdom.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
1 Kings 4:32 tells us that Solomon composed three thousand proverbs and a thousand and five songs. This verse highlights his wisdom and creativity, showing how he shared insights through these literary forms.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
This indicates Solomon's vast wisdom and ability to convey complex ideas through short, memorable sayings that teach valuable lessons.
Proverbs serve as a means of imparting wisdom and moral teachings, guiding behavior and understanding in daily life.
Solomon's songs likely included various forms of lyrical poetry, expressing themes of love, nature, and worship, similar to those found in the Song of Solomon.
Solomon is noted for being wiser than all men, indicating a unique level of insight and understanding that set him apart from other wise figures of his time.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What lessons can I learn from the proverbs that Solomon composed?
- How can I apply wisdom in my daily life, similar to how Solomon shared his insights?
- What themes do you think Solomon explored in his songs?
- In what ways can I seek wisdom and understanding in my own life?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Early commentators note the significance of Solomon's literary works, emphasizing the wisdom contained in his proverbs and songs.
Three thousand parables: These works are all lost, excepting some part of the parables extant in the book of Proverbs; and his chief poem called the Canticle of Canticles.Early Church Fathers on 1 Kings 4 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on 1 Kings 4:32 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd he spake three thousand proverbs,.... Wise sayings, short and pithy sentences, instructive in morality and civil life; these were not written as the book of Proverbs, but spoken only, and were
Read John Gill on 1 Kings 4 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryAnd he spake three thousand proverbs: and his songs were a thousand and five. Three thousand proverbs - embodying his moral sentiments and sage observations on human life and character. Songs were a thousand and five.
Read Robert Jamieson on 1 Kings 4 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleProverbs, i.e. short, and deep, and useful sentences, whereof a great and the best part are contained in the Books of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes. Of his songs the chief and most divine are in the Canticles.
Read Matthew Poole on 1 Kings 4 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New Testaments1 Kings 4:32 And he spake three thousand proverbs: and his songs were a thousand and five.Ver. 32. And he spake three thousand proverbs.] Which others, likely, took from his mouth, and made books of them; such as contained cunctam saeculi doctrinam, as Jerome saith of Tertullian’ s works, who was, saith Lactantins, a general scholar. Of these proverbs of Solomon, not the one half are come to hand, as being no part of holy writ. And his songs were a thousand and five.] Whereof is extant only that Song of Songs, that singular song. This and the rest of his works extant in the Church, show his divine learning: as his other lectures his human.
Read John Trapp on 1 Kings 4 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(32) Proverbs.—The word “proverb” (mashal), from a root signifying “comparison,” has the various meanings of (a) parable or allegory, (b) proverb in the modern sense, (c) riddle or enigmatical poem, (d) figurative and antithetical poetry, like the “parable” of Balaam. The Book of Proverbs belongs mainly, but not exclusively, to the second class. Its main part consists of two series of “Proverbs of Solomon” (Proverbs 10-24, 25-29), composed or collected by him; falling, however, far short of the number given in this verse. The earlier portion (see especially 1 Kings 1:20-33; 1 Kings 1:2; 1 Kings 1:8) partakes more of the character of the first and fourth classes; and in Ecclesiastes 12:3-6…
Read Charles John Ellicott on 1 Kings 4 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 32. He spake three thousand proverbs] The book of Proverbs, attributed to Solomon, contain only about nine hundred or nine hundred and twenty-three distinct proverbs; and if we grant with some that the first nine chapters are not the work of Solomon, then all that can be attributed to him is only about six hundred and fifty. Of all his one thousand and five songs or poems we have only one, the book of Canticles, remaining, unless we include Psalms 127:1-5, Except the Lord build the house, &c., which in the title is said to be by or for him, though it appears more properly to be a psalm of direction, left him by his father David, relative to the building of the temple.
Read AdamClarke on 1 Kings 4 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges32. three thousand proverbs] Of which some are contained in the book of Proverbs to which his name is given, but these are not all his, nor would all that are attributed to him there approach the number in the text. The proverb (îùׁ ?ì) of the Hebrews was, as we see from those preserved, more of the character of a parable, or wise comparison, than what we commonly call by that name. his songs] No doubt some of these were preserved, though not included in the Canon of Scripture, and their character is perhaps impressed upon the Song, which is called of Solomon, that has come down to us. The LXX. makes the number of the songs to be 5000; Josephus agrees with the Hebrew text. We need not…
Read Cambridge on 1 Kings 4 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleProverbs - In the collection which forms the “Book of Proverbs,” only a small portion has been preserved, less certainly than one thousand out of the three.
Read Albert Barnes on 1 Kings 4 →The verse in English, compared — 8 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
Solomon composed three thousand proverbs, and his songs numbered a thousand and five.
He spoke three thousand proverbs, and his songs numbered one thousand five.
Tyndale line
And he spake three thousand proverbs: and his songs were a thousand and five.
And he spake three thousand proverbs; and his songs were a thousand and five.
And Salomon spake three thousand prouerbs: and his songs were a thousand and fiue.
Simplified
He was the maker of three thousand wise sayings, and of songs to the number of a thousand and five.
Solomon composed three thousand proverbs and one thousand and five songs.
Strictly literal
And he speaketh three thousand similes, and his songs [are] five, and the chief one;
T4T (Translation for Translators) is not shown above. It restates the passage rather than the verse, so there is no line of English to set beside the others — which is a fact about that translation, not a fault in it.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text is consistent with the other witnesses regarding the content of this verse, confirming that Solomon spoke of three thousand proverbs and a thousand and five songs. There are no significant variations noted in this passage.
וַיְדַבֵּ֕ר שְׁלֹ֥שֶׁת אֲלָפִ֖ים מָשָׁ֑ל וַיְהִ֥י שִׁיר֖וֹ חֲמִשָּׁ֥ה וָאָֽלֶף׃
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in 1 Kings 4:32
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
דָבַר (dabar) is a Hebrew verb primarily meaning 'to speak.' It encompasses a range of actions including declaring, commanding, and conversing. The root suggests a figurative use of words, with some entries noting a rare destructive sense of subduing. Various forms of the verb indicate different nuances, such as speaking with one another or making promises.
[דָבַר] 1142 vb. speak (original mng. dub.)
Qal speak
Niph. reciprocal sense, speak with one another, talk
Pi. speak
Pu. in the day when she may be spoken for
Hithp. speaking this word
Hiph. either leads subject, or puts to flight, fig. for subdues
base
H1696 דָבַר speak (original mng. dub.)
1696 dabar daw-bar'
a primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used
figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive
sense) to subdue:--answer, appoint, bid, command, commune,
declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse,
say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think,
use (entreaties), utter, X well, X work.
דָבַר (da.var) — to speak: speak.
: speak/tell/command
1) to speak, declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, sing
1a) (Qal) to speak
1b) (Niphal) to speak with one another, talk
1c) (Piel)
1c1) to speak
1c2) to promise
1d) (Pual) to be spoken
1e) (Hithpael) to speak
1f) (Hiphil) to lead away, put to flight
דָבַר (da.var) — to speak: subdue.
: subdue
1) to speak, declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, sing
1a) (Qal) to speak
1b) (Niphal) to speak with one another, talk
1c) (Piel)
1c1) to speak
1c2) to promise
1d) (Pual) to be spoken
1e) (Hithpael) to speak
1f) (Hiphil) to lead away, put to flight
דָבַר (da.var) — to speak: promise.
: promise/declare
1) to speak, declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, sing
1a) (Qal) to speak
1b) (Niphal) to speak with one another, talk
1c) (Piel)
1c1) to speak
1c2) to promise
1d) (Pual) to be spoken
1e) (Hithpael) to speak
Hc/Vpw3ms — Verb · Piel · sequential imperfect third person masculine singularHc/Vpw3ms
spok (1Ki 7:33).
See SEA, THE MOLTEN.
The Hebrew word שָׁלֹשׁ (*shalosh*) means 'three' or 'triad.' It can also refer to the ordinal 'third' and is used in various contexts, including multiplication as 'thrice.' The entries consistently define it as a primitive number without significant disagreement.
שָׁלֹשׁ, שָׁלוֹשׁ, שְׁלֹשָׁה 430 n.m. et f. a three, triad
base
H7969 שָׁלֹשׁ, שָׁלוֹשׁ, שְׁלֹשָׁה a three, triad
7969 shalowsh shaw-loshe'
or shalosh {shaw-loshe'}; masculine shlowshah {shel-o-shaw'};
or shloshah {shel-o-shaw'}; a primitive number; three;
occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multipl.) thrice:--+ fork,
+ often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, + thrice.
Compare 7991.
see HEBREW for 07991
שָׁלֹשׁ (sha.losh) — three.
1) three, triad
1a) 3, 300, third
Aramaic equivalent: te.lat (תְּלָת "three" H8532)
HNcbsc — Noun common · both singular constructHNcbsc
(shalosh; treis).
See NUMBER.
The phrase "three days and three nights," Mt 12:40, was equivalent in Hebrew to the English "three days;" the Jews employing the expression "a day and a night" to denote our "day" of twentyfour hours. Nor did "three days," 1Sa 30:13, literally "this third day," according to their usage, necessarily include the whole of three days, but a part of three days, a continuous period including one whole day of twenty-four hours, and a portion of the day preceding it and the day following it. Compare Ge 7:12,17 1Sa 30:12-13.
אֶ֫לֶף (eleph) means 'thousand' in Hebrew. It can refer to the numeral itself or denote a company or clan, particularly a group of men under one leader. The word is built from the concept of a thousand, and it is associated with the ox's head, which is the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
אֶ֫לֶף n.m. thousand
base
H505 אֶ֫לֶף thousand
505 'eleph eh'-lef
prop, the same as 504; hence (the ox's head being the first
letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral)
a thousand:--thousand.
see HEBREW for 0504
אֶ֫לֶף (e.leph) — thousand.
: thousand
1) a thousand
1a) as numeral
2) a thousand, company
2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
אֶ֫לֶף (e.leph) — thousand: clan.
: clan
1) a thousand
1a) as numeral
2) a thousand, company
2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
HNcbpa — Noun common · both plural absoluteHNcbpa
thou'-zand ('eleph; chilioi).
See NUMBER.
מָשָׁל (mashal) refers to a proverb or parable, often characterized by parallelism and typically found in Hebrew Wisdom literature. It encompasses various forms such as aphorisms, bywords, and ethical maxims. The word is derived from a root suggesting superiority in mental action, indicating its metaphorical nature.
מָשָׁל n.m. proverb, parable (of sentences constructed in parallelism, usu. of Hebrew Wisdom, but occas. of other types)
base
H4912 מָשָׁל proverb, parable (of sentences constructed in parallelism, usu. of Hebrew Wisdom, but occas. of other types)
4912 mashal maw-shawl'
apparently from 4910 in some original sense of superiority in
mental action; properly, a pithy maxim, usually of
metaphorical nature; hence, a simile (as an adage, poem,
discourse):--byword, like, parable, proverb.
see HEBREW for 04910
מָשָׁל (ma.shal) — proverb.
1) proverb, parable
1a) proverb, proverbial saying, aphorism
1b) byword
1c) similitude, parable
1d) poem
1e) sentences of ethical wisdom, ethical maxims
HNcmsa — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
The Hebrew word הָיָה (hayah) is a primitive root meaning to exist or become, and it encompasses a range of meanings including to happen, occur, and come to pass. It is often used in narrative contexts, particularly in phrases like "and it came to pass." The word can also denote a state of being or existence, and it appears frequently in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
הָיָה 3570 vb. fall out, come to pass, become, be
Qal
Fall out, happen
occur, take place, come about, come to pass
esp. & very oft., come about, come to pass
וַיְהִי and it came to pass that, most often (c. 292 t.)
rarely also Pf. c. וְ conj. וְהָיָה
less oft. וְהָיָה Pf. consec. and it shall come to pass, or frequentat. came to pass (repeatedly, etc.)
Come into being, become
abs., in lively narrative, arise, appear, come
sq. prep.
become
sq. pred. noun (to be viewed as implicit accus.)
sq. pred. adj.
become like
sq. pred. לְ pers.
sq. לְ pred.
oft. c. לְ pred. לְ pers.
with עַל and לְ
sts. c. לְ pers. only = became the property of, come into the possession of
Be (often with subbordinate idea of becoming)
exist, be in existence
abide, remain, continue
with word of locality, be in or at a place, be situated, stand, lie
as copula, joining subj. & pred.
H1961 הָיָה fall out, come to pass, become, be .. . . Fall out, happen
. occur, take place, come about, come to pass
. esp. & very oft., come about, come to pass . . וַיְהִי and it came to pass that, most often (c. 292 t.)
. rarely also Pf. c. וְ conj. וְהָיָה
. less oft. וְהָיָה Pf. consec. and it shall come to pass, or frequentat. came to pass (repeatedly, etc.)
. Come into being, become . . abs., in lively narrative, arise, appear, come
. sq. prep.
. become . sq. pred. noun (to be viewed as implicit accus.)
. sq. pred. adj.
. become like
. sq. pred. + לְ pers.
. sq. לְ pred.
. oft. c. לְ pred. + לְ pers.
. with עַל and לְ
. sts. c. לְ pers. only = became the property of, come into the possession of
. Be (often with subbordinate idea of becoming) . exist, be in existence
. abide, remain, continue
1961 hayah haw-yaw
a primitive root (compare 1933); to exist, i.e. be or become,
come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or
auxiliary):--beacon, X altogether, be(-come), accomplished,
committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint,
fall, + follow, happen, X have, last, pertain, quit
(one-)self, require, X use.
see HEBREW for 01933
הָיָה (ha.yah) — to be.
1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out
1a) (Qal)
1a1) ---
1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass
1a1b) to come about, come to pass
1a2) to come into being, become
1a2a) to arise, appear, come
1a2b) to become
1a2b1) to become
1a2b2) to become like
1a2b3) to be instituted, be established
1a3) to be
1a3a) to exist, be in existence
1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time)
1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality)
1a3d) to accompany, be with
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about
1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Hc/Vqw3ms — Verb · Qal · sequential imperfect third person masculine singularHc/Vqw3ms
שִׁיר (shir) and שִׁירָה (shiyrah) both mean 'song' in Hebrew, covering various types of songs, including lyrical and religious ones. The entries indicate that shir is a masculine noun while shiyrah is feminine. The word is linked to the act of singing and is associated with Levitical choirs.
שִׁיר 77 n.m. song
base
שִׁירָה n.f. song
base
H7892a שִׁיר song H7892b שִׁירָה song
7892 shiyr sheer
or feminine shiyrah {shee-raw'}; from 7891; a song;
abstractly, singing:--musical(-ick), X sing(-er, -ing), song.
see HEBREW for 07891
שִׁיר (shir) — song.
1) song
1a) lyric song
1b) religious song
1c) song of Levitical choirs
Also means: shi.rah (שִׁירָה "song" H7892B)
שִׁירָה (shi.rah) — song.
1) song
1a) song, ode
HNcmsc/Sp3ms — Noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHNcmsc/Sp3ms
חָמֵשׁ (chamesh) means 'five' in Hebrew. It serves as both a cardinal number and can indicate a multiple of five when combined with another number. The word also has an ordinal form, 'fifth.' The entries consistently define this numeral without any noted disagreement.
חָמֵשׁ, חֲמִשָּׁה 342 n.m. and f. five
base
H2568 חָמֵשׁ, חֲמִשָּׁה five
2568 chamesh khaw-maysh'
masculine chamishshah {kham-ish-shaw}; a primitive numeral;
five:--fif(-teen), fifth, five (X apiece).
חָמֵשׁ (cha.mesh) — five.
1) five
1a) five (cardinal number)
1b) a multiple of five (with another number)
1c) fifth (ordinal number)
HNcbsa — Noun common · both singular absoluteHNcbsa
fiv (chamesh; pente).
See NUMBER.
אֶ֫לֶף (eleph) means 'thousand' in Hebrew. It can refer to the numeral itself or denote a company or clan, particularly a group of men under one leader. The word is built from the concept of a thousand, and it is associated with the ox's head, which is the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
אֶ֫לֶף n.m. thousand
base
H505 אֶ֫לֶף thousand
505 'eleph eh'-lef
prop, the same as 504; hence (the ox's head being the first
letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral)
a thousand:--thousand.
see HEBREW for 0504
אֶ֫לֶף (e.leph) — thousand.
: thousand
1) a thousand
1a) as numeral
2) a thousand, company
2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
אֶ֫לֶף (e.leph) — thousand: clan.
: clan
1) a thousand
1a) as numeral
2) a thousand, company
2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
HC/Ncbsa — Conjunction · noun common both singular absoluteHC/Ncbsa
thou'-zand ('eleph; chilioi).
See NUMBER.