And the women sang to one another in their playing, saying, Saul has slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands — the *va'taan ha'nashim b'sichq'cham*, the women answered in their dance, suggests responsive singing, the women performing a liturgy of praise. The *Shaul hikah alafe* (Saul slew thousands) acknowledges the king's military achievements, yet the *David asvat revavot*, David his ten thousands, elevates David's achievement tenfold. The numerical comparison—thousands versus ten thousands—is not mathematical precision but poetic exaggeration, suggesting that David's deeds eclipse Saul's in public perception and acclaim.

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