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2 Samuel 11-12 – David and Bathsheba Narrative Chiasm
A – 11.1 – David not at war
B – 11.2-5 – Bathsheba washing and purifying herself, pregnant.
C – 11.6-27 – Uriah dies
D – 12.1-4 – Parable
D’ – 12.5-15a – Parable Explained
C’ – 12.15b-19 – Baby dies
B’ – 12.20-25 – David washing and anointing himself, Bathsheba pregnant
A’ 12.26-31 – David at war
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