Easton's Bible Dictionary
: M. G. Easton, M.A., D.D.
Thousands
(
Mic. 5:2
), another name for "families" or "clans" (see
Num. 1:16, 10:4; Josh. 22:14, 21
). Several "thousands" or "families" made up a "tribe."
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