|Element|Function|Verses|
|---|---|---|
|preamble|introduces the suzerain (i.e., the sovereign)|v. 2|
|historical prologue|recounts the suzerain’s past gracious dealings with the vassal (i.e., the subordinate)|vv. 2–13|
|stipulations|outlines the vassal’s consequent responsibilities in respect to the suzerain|vv. 14–24|
|written record|preserves the covenant agreement|v. 26|
|witnesses|named|vv. 26–27; cf. v. 22|
|blessings and curses|considered|implicit throughout, esp. in v. 20|