CHARACTERS
| 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 | Daughters of Saul and Ahinoam. |
| Michal | |
| Miriam | A blind prophetess, and later the "Witch of Endor." |
| Judith | Timbrel-players of the King. |
| Leah | |
| Zilla | |
| Adah | Handmaiden to Merab. |
| A Chorus of Women. A Band of Priests. Followers of David. Soldiers of Saul. People of the Court, &c. |
DAVID