Kings

Kings as a chiasm

1. A
   Solomon's reign in Jerusalem and temple is built1 Kings 1–11
2. B
   Rise of northern kingdom: the first seven kings1 Kings 12–16
3. X
   Elijah and Elisha vs. Baal and Israelite kings1 Kings 17 – 2 Kings 13
4. B′
   Fall of the northern kingdom: the final seven kings2 Kings 14–17
5. A′
   Solomon's dynasty ends, fall of Jerusalem, and destruction of the temple2 Kings 18–25