Asa

Third king: Asa (2 Chronicles 14:1–16:14 [13:23–16:14])

David A. Dorsey, The Literary Structure of the Old Testament

1. a
   introductory summary14:1–8[13:23–14:7]
2. b
   invasion by Ethiopians14:9–15[14:8–14]; appeal to Yahweh; victory
3. c
   prophetic message of approval15:1–7
4. d
   CENTER: religious reforms: temple refurbished15:8–19
5. b′
   invasion by Israel16:1–6appeal to Syria; victory
6. c′
   prophetic message of disapproval16:7–10
7. a′
   concluding summary16:11–14