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chiastic structure of the patriarchs

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Elements Abraham Isaac Jacob Jacob’s sons Israel
1A: YHVH affirms His covenant with His chosen one Gen 12:7 Gen 26:2-6 Gen 28:13-15
1B: His chosen one goes to the pagans in a time of need Gen 12:10 Gen 26:1 Gen 29:1
1C: Contention over the chosen one’s beautiful wife Gen 12:11-20; Gen 20:2-14 Gen 26:7-11 Gen 29:21-30
1D: The chosen one is invited to dwell in the land Gen 20:15 Gen 26:22 Gen 29:12-19
CENTRAL AXIS: The chosen one increases greatly in the pagans’ land by the blessing of YHVH Gen 12:16; Gen 20:14-16 Gen 26:12-14 Gen 29:16-30:43
2D: The chosen one is sent away from the pagans’ land Gen 12:20 Gen 26:16-17 Gen 29:12-19
2C: Contention over the chosen one’s resources Gen 21:25 Gen 26:15-22 Gen 31:26-42
2B: The pagans go to YHVH’s chosen one to sue for peace Gen 21:22-27 Gen 26:26-31 Gen 31:44-54
2A: YHVH reaffirms His covenant with His chosen one Gen 21:1-3 Gen 26:24 Gen 35:9-13

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