5 figures
King of Israel seeking to atone for Saul's sin against the Gibeonites.
David seeks to make amends for Saul's breach of Israel's covenant with the Gibeonites, resulting in a famine. He consults the Gibeonites and fulfills their request to execute seven of Saul's descendants.
Former king whose actions against the Gibeonites caused a famine in Israel.
Saul's breach of the covenant with the Gibeonites led to divine retribution in the form of a famine during David's reign.
Mother who mourns and protects the bodies of her sons executed as part of the atonement for Saul's sin.
Rizpah's devotion and mourning for her sons highlight the personal cost of Saul's sin and the consequences of breaking covenants.
Non-Israelite group wronged by Saul, leading to a famine as divine judgment.
The Gibeonites demand justice for Saul's actions, resulting in the execution of his descendants to lift the famine from Israel.
David's nephew and warrior who saves David from a Philistine giant.
Abishai's bravery and loyalty are demonstrated when he rescues David from Ishbi-benob, a Philistine giant.