30 When Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger burned. 31 He sent messengers to Abimelech [a]deceitfully, saying, “Behold, Gaal the son of Ebed and his [b]relatives have come to Shechem; and behold, they are [c]stirring up the city against you. 32 Now therefore, arise by night, you and the people who are with you, and lie in wait in the field.

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Footnotes

  1. Judges 9:31 Or in Tormah
  2. Judges 9:31 Lit brothers
  3. Judges 9:31 Lit besieging