This word is a metaphor for 1) fellow Israelites or 2) people who did the same work. AT: "associates" or "fellow workers" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
"one hundred and twenty-eight courageous fighting men". These were "valiant warriors" or "courageous warriors." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])