Saul's death

Saul's death (1 Samuel 28–31)

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

1. a
   introduction: setting for battle (background information)28:1–4
2. b
   prediction of witch of Endor28:5–25Saul and sons will die next day
3. c
   David returns to Ziklag29:1–30:6families have been captured
4. d
   TURNING POINT: David's victory over Amalekites30:7–25Yahweh promises David victory
5. c′
   David returns to Ziklag30:26–31with rescued families
6. b′
   prediction of witch of Endor comes true31:1–7Saul and sons are killed
7. a′
   conclusion: aftermath of battle: recovery of bodies of Saul and sons31:8–13