30 When Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled. 31 And he sent messengers to Abimelech secretly,[a] saying, “Behold, Gaal the son of Ebed and his relatives have come to Shechem, and they are stirring up[b] the city against you. 32 Now therefore, go by night, you and the people who are with you, and set an ambush in the field.

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Footnotes

  1. Judges 9:31 Or at Tormah
  2. Judges 9:31 Hebrew besieging, or closing up

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(A) in the fields.

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