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Chiasm

1 Samuel 9:25–10:16

1 Samuel 9:25–10:164 matched frames1 pivot

Read down to the center, where the pattern turns; then rise back out through its mirror.

A 25 References to the high place and Samuel's communication with Saul
- B 10:1-6 The three signs given to Saul, with emphasis on the Spirit of God came upon him
  - C 6 Transformation language—turned into another man
    - D 7-8 The signs themselves frame the central waiting period
      - G 8 seven days shalt thou tarry
    - D' 9 The signs fulfilled
  - C' 9 God gave him another heart
- B' 10-13 The Spirit of the LORD/God upon him among the prophets
A' 14-16 References to the high place and communication about Saul