Chiastic Structures
See also: Prophecy of Seventy Weeks#Literary structureChiastic structure or concentric structure is a common feature of ancient Hebrew poetry and literature. Attempts have been made to organize the entire book of Daniel with a chiastic structure despite the major break between Daniel 6 and 7, even though there are parallel themes across that break. The central theme of Daniel 1-6 is God demonstrating that he is more powerful than the monarchs of Babylon and Persia. Daniel 7-12 focuses on God’s plan for the future in regard to the fate of world kingdoms being replaced by His kingdom. Across the entire book, each chapter forms a coherent unit, with a concluding unit of three final chapters (10-12).
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