SAUL | King of Israel. | JONATHAN | Heir to the throne. | ISHUI | His brother. | SAMUEL | The Prophet of Israel. | ABNER | Captain of the Host of Israel. | DOEG | An Edomite; Chief Servant of Saul, and suitor for Michal. | ADRIEL | A lord of Meholah, suitor for Merab. | DAVID | A Shepherd, secretly anointed King. | ABISHAI | A follower of David. | ABIATHAR | A Priest and follower of David. | A PHILISTINE SPY | | AHINOAM | The Queen. | MERAB MICHAL | }Daughters of Saul and Ahinoam. | MIRIAM | A blind Prophetess, and later the “Witch of Endor.” | JUDITH LEAH ZILLA | }Timbrel-players of the King. | ADAH | Handmaiden to Merab. | A Chorus of Women. A Band of Prophets. Followers of David. Soldiers of Saul. People of the Court, etc.
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