CHARACTERS
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SAULKing of Israel.
JONATHANHeir to the throne.
ISHUIHis brother.
SAMUELThe Prophet of Israel.
ABNERCaptain of the Host of Israel.
DOEGAn Edomite; Chief Servant of Saul, and suitor for Michal.
ADRIELA lord of Meholah, suitor for Merab.
DAVIDA Shepherd, secretly anointed King.
ABISHAIA follower of David.
ABIATHARA Priest and follower of David.
A PHILISTINE SPY
AHINOAMThe Queen.
MERAB MICHAL}Daughters of Saul and Ahinoam.
MIRIAMA blind Prophetess, and later the “Witch of Endor.”
JUDITH LEAH ZILLA}Timbrel-players of the King.
ADAHHandmaiden to Merab.
A Chorus of Women. A Band of Prophets. Followers of David. Soldiers of Saul. People of the Court, etc.