they were about # 42_LUK_09_14 # For they were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties in a company. 
they were about # 41_MAR_05_13 # And forthwith Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea, [they were about two thousand;] and were choked in the sea.