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2 Samuel 15:1–20:22

2 Samuel 15:1–20:225 matched frames1 pivot

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

A 15:1-12 - Revolt
B 15:13-16:14 - Exile (A series of 5 encounters)
- C 16:15-17:23 - Decision for Absalom (In response to Ahithophel & Hushai)
  - D 17:24-29 - David is succoured
    - E 18:1-5 - David sends his troops out to battle
      - F 18:6-18 - Absalom is killed
    - E' 18:19-33 - David receives news of the battle
  - D' 19:1-4 - David does not succour his troops
- C' 19:5-8 - Decision for David (in response to Joab)
B' 19:9-43 - Return (series of 5 encounters)
A' 20:1-22 - Revolt

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