The House of Rimmon

Dramatis Personae

• Benhadad, King of Damascus

• Rezon, High Priest of the House of Rimmon

• Saballidin, A Noble of Damascus

• Hazael, Courtier of Damascus

• Izdubhar, Courtier of Damascus

• Rakhaz, Courtier of Damascus

• Shumakim, The King’s Fool

• Elisha, Prophet of Israel

• Naaman, Captain of the Armies of Damascus

• Ruahmah, A Captive Maid of Israel

• Tsarpi, Wife to Naaman

• Khamma, Attendant of Tsarpi

• Nubta, Attendant of Tsarpi

• Soldiers, Servants, Citizens, etc., etc.

Scene: Damascus and the Mountains of Samaria.

Time: 850 BC.

Act I