OET interlinear 1 SAM 31:13

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: translate-symaction

תַֽחַת־הָ⁠אֶ֖שֶׁל

under (Some words not found in UHB: and=they_took DOM bones_of,their and,they_buried_[them] under the_tamarisk,tree in,Jabesh, and,they_fasted seven_of days )

Sitting under a tamarisk tree was symbolic of royal status, as the story indicates in 22:6. By burying Saul under that kind of tree, the people of Jabesh Gilead were giving him royal honors in his death. If it would be helpful to your readers, you could explain the significance of this action. Alternate translation: [under the tamarisk tree in Jabesh to honor Saul’s royal status]

Note 2 topic: translate-symaction

וַ⁠יָּצֻ֖מוּ שִׁבְעַ֥ת יָמִֽים

(Some words not found in UHB: and=they_took DOM bones_of,their and,they_buried_[them] under the_tamarisk,tree in,Jabesh, and,they_fasted seven_of days )

The people of Jabesh Gilead fasted seven days to show respect to Saul and to express their grief over his death. If it would be helpful to your readers, you could explain the significance of this action. Alternate translation: [And they fasted seven days as a sign of mourning and respect]