Establishment of David's kingdom

Establishment of David's kingdom (1 Chronicles 10:1–22:1)

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

1. a
   David becomes king and captures Jerusalem (where the future temple will be) from the Jebusites1 Chronicles 10:1–11:9prominent role played by Joab; follows a national disaster: defeat by Philistines
2. b
   military exploits of David and his soldiers1 Chronicles 11:10–12:40[11:10–12:41]
3. c
   David wishes to bring Yahweh's ark to Jerusalem but is prevented1 Chronicles 13:1–14:17instead builds his house (bayit) and becomes firmly established in Jerusalem
4. d
   CENTER: ark brought to Jerusalem; role of Levites and priests in the celebration1 Chronicles 15:1–16:43
5. c′
   David wishes to build Yahweh's house (bayit) in Jerusalem but is prevented1 Chronicles 17:1–27instead Yahweh will build David an eternal house (bayit)
6. b′
   military exploits of David and his soldiers1 Chronicles 18:1–20:8
7. a′
   David acquires the future temple mount from Aruna the Jebusite1 Chronicles 21:1–22:1prominent role played by Joab; follows a national disaster: plague