Judges 9:30

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

Judges 9:30 in Other Translations

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

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

30 But when Zebul, the leader of the city, heard what Gaal was saying, he was furious.

30 Zebul, governor of the city, heard what Gaal son of Ebed was saying and got angry.

30 When Zebul, the ruler of the city, heard the words of Gaal son of Ebed, he was angry.

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 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?

29 If only this people were under my command! Then I would get rid of him. I would say to Abimelek, ‘Call out your whole army!’ ”

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

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.

32 Now then, during the night you and your men should come and lie in wait in the fields.