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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 } Timbrel-players of the King. ZILLA } ADAH Handmaiden to Merab.

A Chorus of Women. A Band of Priests. Followers of David. Soldiers of Saul. People of the Court, &c.