| 27. Linguistic Exegesis The verse employs a sequential coordinate structure introduced by the conjunction vav {וְ | wə} ‘and’, linking each toponym. The prefixed form vachatsar {וַחֲצַר | va·ḥa·ṣar} marks “Hazar” as an enclosure term, while subsequent vav markers maintain the list order for Gaddah and Heshmon. The construct noun beit {בֵּית | bêt} ‘house of’ forms the toponym “Beth Pelet,” illustrating a common Hebrew construct-chain pattern. English translation preserves the Hebrew word order to reflect the territorial enumeration. |