| 7. Linguistic Exegesis The temporal clause ba-yom ha-hu {בַּיּ֣וֹם הַה֗וּא | ba-yom ha-hu} “On that day” paired with the adverb az {אָ֣ז | az} “then” frames a specific historical moment. The verb na-tan {נָתַ֤ן | na-tan} in the Qal perfect denotes a completed action of assigning. The prepositional phrase ba-rosh {בָּרֹ֔אשׁ | ba-rosh} “as chief” specifies the leadership role granted. The infinitive le-ho-dot {לְהֹד֖וֹת | le-ho-dot} “to give thanks” introduces a purpose clause with le-yah-WEH {לַיהוָ֑ה | le-yah-WEH} “to the LORD” indicating the worship direction. The instrumental phrase be-yad a-saf {בְּיַד־אָסָ֖ף | be-yad a-saf} “by the hand of Asaph” identifies the primary officiant, and ve-e-chav {וְאֶחָֽיו | ve-e-chav} “and his brothers” extends the group. The Hebrew SVO sequence conveys ceremony and authority, rendered in English with subordinate clauses to preserve purpose and liturgical emphasis. |