The Vindication of David

A. The Characters of the Drama (4:1–4)

1. Ish-Bosheth, Baanah, Recab (4:1–3)

2. Mephibosheth, lame in both feet (4:4)

B. The Deed (4:5–8)

1. The murder of Ish-Bosheth (4:5–7)

2. His head brought to David (4:8)

C. The Reward (4:9–12)

1. The verdict of David (4:9–11)

2. The execution of Recab and Baanah, whose hands and feet are cut off (4:12)