Judges 9:26; Judges 9:28; Judges 9:30; Judges 9:31; Judges 9:35

Judges 9:26

26 Now Gaal son of Ebed moved with his clan into Shechem, and its citizens put their confidence in him.

Judges 9:28

28 Then Gaal son of Ebed said, “Who is Abimelek, and why should we Shechemites be subject to him? Isn’t he Jerub-Baal’s son, and isn’t Zebul his deputy? Serve the family of Hamor, Shechem’s father! Why should we serve Abimelek?

Judges 9:30

30 When Zebul the governor of the city heard what Gaal son of Ebed said, he was very angry.

Judges 9:31

31 Under cover he sent messengers to Abimelek, saying, “Gaal son of Ebed and his clan have come to Shechem and are stirring up the city against you.

Judges 9:35

35 Now Gaal son of Ebed had gone out and was standing at the entrance of the city gate just as Abimelek and his troops came out from their hiding place.