Judges 9:30

30 When Zevul the ruler of the city heard the words of Ga`al the son of `Eved, his anger was kindled.

Judges 9:30 Meaning and Commentary

Judges 9:30

And when Zebul the ruler of the city
Whom Abimelech had placed there under him: heard

the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled;
because he spoke slightly of him, and wished to have his place; perhaps before Zebul was inclined to be on the side of the Shechemites against Abimelech, or at least dissembled that he was; but now, being incensed at the words of Gaal, determined to take the side of Abimelech, and let him know how things were carrying on against him.

Judges 9:30 In-Context

28 Ga`al the son of `Eved said, Who is Avimelekh, and who is Shekhem, that we should serve him? Isn't he the son of Yerubba`al? and Zevul his officer? serve you the men of Hamor the father of Shekhem: but why should we serve him?

29 Would that this people were under my hand! then would I remove Avimelekh. He said to Avimelekh, Increase your army, and come out.

30 When Zevul the ruler of the city heard the words of Ga`al the son of `Eved, his anger was kindled.

31 He sent messengers to Avimelekh craftily, saying, Behold, Ga`al the son of `Eved and his brothers are come to Shekhem; and, behold, they constrain the city [to take part] against you.

32 Now therefore, up by night, you and the people who are with you, and lie in wait in the field: