Chiasm in Isaiah 22

Isaiah 22:8-11 is organized roughly as a chiasm:

A. He uncovered ( galah ) covering of Judah, v 8a

B. You “look” ( navat ) to shields, v 8b

C. You see breaches in the citadel, v 9a

D. Waters of the lower pool, v 9b

E. Houses broken to fill breaches, v 10

D’. Ditch to collect water, v 11a

B’. You do not “look” ( navat ) to Maker, v 11b

A’. You did not see the potter, v 11c

At the center of the passage is Judah’s ironic response to the invasion and siege: To protect the city and its houses, the break them in pieces (v. 10).