When Zebul the governor of the city heard the words of Gaal son of Ebed, he burned with anger. Cross References Judges 9:26Meanwhile, Gaal son of Ebed came with his brothers and crossed into Shechem, and the leaders of Shechem put their confidence in him. Judges 9:29 If only this people were under my authority, I would remove Abimelech; I would say to him, 'Muster your army and come out!'" Judges 9:31 So he covertly sent messengers to Abimelech to say, "Look, Gaal son of Ebed and his brothers have come to Shechem and are stirring up the city against you. Chapter Outline 1. Abimelech by conspiracy with the Shechemites, and murder of his brothers, is made king7. Jotham by a parable rebukes them, and foretells their ruin 22. Gaal conspires with the Shechemites against him 30. Zebul reveals it 34. Abimelech overcomes them, and sows the city with salt 46. He burns the hold of the god Berith 50. At Thebez he is slain by a piece of a millstone 56. Jotham's curse is fulfilled. Jump to Previous Anger Angry Burned Burneth City Ebed Heard Heareth Hearing Kindled Moved Prince Ruler Words Wrath ZebulJump to Next Anger Angry Burned Burneth City Ebed Heard Heareth Hearing Kindled Moved Prince Ruler Words Wrath Zebul |
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