What does 1 Kings 20:27 mean?

The Israelites were also mustered and given supplies. They marched out to face the Arameans and camped opposite them. The Israelites looked like two small flocks of goats, while the Arameans covered the countryside. 1 Kings 20:27 - Modern Text Bible

(Israel’s army is tiny compared to the massive Aramean force, making the odds look hopeless.)