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    DRAMATIS PERSONÆ

  • David, King of Israel.
  • Absalom, his son; the latter yet a boy.
  • Solomon, his son; the latter yet a boy.
  • Hadad, of the blood royal of Damascus, an hostage in Jerusalem.
  • Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan; residing in David's palace.
  • Nathan, the Seer.
  • Zadok, High Priest.
  • Abiathar, High Priest.
  • Joab, the Military Chief.
  • Benaiah, Captain of the Cherethites and Pelethites, or Life-Guard.
  • Ahithophel, of the Royal Council.
  • Hushai, of the Royal Council.
  • Manasses, of the Royal Council.
  • Malchiah, of the Royal Council.
  • Balaam-Haddon, a Babylonish Mage.
  • Obil, an Ishmaelite, keeper of the King's camels.
  • Maugrabin, an instrument of Hadad's.
  • Abimilech, Captain of a company of Ishmaelites.
  • Bagoas, a Eunuch in the household of Absalom.
  • Jews, Ishmaelites, Slaves, &c.
  • Tamar, the daughter of Absalom.
  • Malcuth, wife of Obil.
  • Sarah, wife and daughter of Abimilech.
  • Adah, wife and daughter of Abimilech.
  • Ishamaelite women, &c.
SCENE. Chiefly in Jerusalem.