How many zealots were there?

The term "Zealots" typically refers to a Jewish political movement during the first century CE that sought to resist Roman rule in Judea. While the exact number of Zealots is not definitively recorded, their ranks included various groups and individuals, some estimates suggest there were several thousand active Zealots at the height of their influence, particularly during the First Jewish-Roman War (66-73 CE). The most notable faction within the Zealots was the Sicarii, known for their militant tactics against Romans and collaborators.