OET interlinear 1 SAM 31:8

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: writing-newevent

וַֽ⁠יְהִי֙

and=he/it_was

The author is introducing a new development in the story. Use a word, phrase, or other method here that is natural in your language for introducing a new development.

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / nominaladj

אֶת־הַ⁠חֲלָלִ֑ים

DOM the_[ones],slain

The author is using the adjective pierced as a noun to mean a certain kind of person. Your language may use adjectives in the same way. If not, you can translate this with an equivalent phrase. Alternate translation: [those whom they had pierced]

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / metonymy

אֶת־הַ⁠חֲלָלִ֑ים

DOM the_[ones],slain

The author is using the term pierced to represent those who died from being pierced. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use an equivalent expression or plain language. Alternate translation: [the dead]

Note 4 topic: figures-of-speech / metonymy

נֹפְלִ֖ים

fallen

The author is using the term fallen to represent those who had died in battle, since soldiers fall down when they die. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use an equivalent expression or plain language. Alternate translation: [dead]