Male Characters
1. Elkanah: A man from Ramathaim-zophim, husband to Hannah and Peninnah.2. Eli: The High Priest at the tabernacle in Shiloh, who also served as a judge over Israel.
3. Hophni
4. Phinehas: Eli's corrupt, wicked sons who abused their priestly duties.
5. Samuel: The prophet, priest, and last great judge of Israel, dedicated to God from childhood.
6. Kish: A wealthy Benjamite; father of Saul.
7. Saul: The tall, handsome Benjamite chosen as the very first King of Israel.
8. Jonathan: Saul’s brave and loyal eldest son.
9. Nahash: The cruel Ammonite king who threatened Jabesh-gilead.
10. Agag: The king of the Amalekites, spared by Saul but executed by Samuel.
Women Characters
1.Hannah: Elkanah’s wife who was barren but prayed intensely to God; mother of Samuel.
2. Peninnah: Elkanah’s second wife, who mocked Hannah for not having children.
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