| 21. Linguistic Exegesis The verse opens with a sequence of personal names introduced by the coordinating vav, followed by the instrument phrase be-kinorot {בְּכִנֹּר֥וֹת | bə-kin-nō-rōt} “with lyres,” the prepositional modifier al-hasheminit {עַל־הַשְּׁמִינִ֖ית | ʿal-ha-šmî-nîṯ} “according to the Sheminith,” and the infinitive construct le-natzeach {לְנַצֵּֽחַ | lə-naṭ-ṣē-aḥ} marking purpose (“to direct”). This structure, combining a list of Levites with instrument and purpose clauses, highlights their designated liturgical role in musical leadership. |