A chiasm in 1 Samuel 17:58-18:5 illustrates the transition of power from Saul to David through Jonathan. In 18:4, the House of Rachel officially passes the rulership of Israel to the House of Leah.

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Soil from Stone: Chiasm around the Covenant of Jonathan and David
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Soil from Stone: Chiasm around the Covenant of Jonathan and David

A chiasm in 1 Samuel 17:58-18:1 surrounding the covenant of Jonathan and David, the adoption of David into Saul's house, and Jonathan's...