| 38. Linguistic Exegesis The narrative relies on sequential vav-consecutive verbs to present each equipping action in succession. The direct object marker et {אֶת | ʾet} identifies David as the recipient of Saul’s garments, and the construct maddayav {מַדָּיו | maddāyāw} signals Saul’s ownership of the attire. The coordinated nouns kova {ק֥וֹבַע | qōḇaʿ} and shiryon {שִׁרְיוֹן | širyôn} outline a complete martial preparation. Finite English verbs and linked clauses preserve the Hebrew sequence and emphasize David’s comprehensive outfitting for battle. |