Early period of David's fugitive life

Early period of David's fugitive life (1 Samuel 21–22)

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

1. a
   Ahimelech, priest at Nob, helps David, and Doeg the Edomite sees it21:1–9
2. b
   David flees Judah21:10–15and is spared at Gath
3. c
   David hides near Adullam; family joins him for their safety22:1
4. d
   TURNING POINT: four hundred fighting men join him22:2
5. c′
   David takes his family to Moab for safety22:3–4
6. b′
   David returns to Judah22:5Forest of Hereth
7. a′
   Ahimelech, priest at Nob, and all the priestly families at Nob, are betrayed by Doeg the Edomite; Saul has Doeg kill them all (Abiathar escapes)22:6–23