You are hereHomeBARJuly/August 1985Queries & Comments This method of dealing with large numbers in the Old Testament is treated by David Alexander and Pat Alexander, eds., Eerdmans Handbook to the Bible (Grand Rapids, Michigan: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1973), p 191–192. Join the BAS Library! Already a library member? Log in here. Institution user? Log in with your IP address.