Judges 9:30

When Zebul, the official of the city, heard the words of Gaal son of Ebed his anger was kindled.

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And when Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled.

In Context

29I wish that this people were under my command! Then would I remove Abimelech. I would say to Abimelech, 'Call out all your army.'”

31He sent messengers to Abimelech in order to deceive, saying, “See, Gaal son of Ebed and his relatives are coming to Shechem, and they are stirring up the city against you.

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Matthew Henry on Judges 9:23-50

Gaal's Insurrection; Gaal's Defeat. ( b. c. 1206.) 22 When Abimelech had reigned three years over Israel, 23 Then God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the men of Shechem; and the men of Shechem dealt treacherously with Abimelech: 24 That the cruelty done to the threescore and ten sons of Jerubbaal might come, and their blood be laid upon Abimelech their brother, which slew them; and upon the men of Shechem, which aided him in the killing of his brethren. 25 And the men of Shechem set liers in wait for him… Read the whole commentary →

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