NET Bible
"When Zebul, the city commissioner, heard the words of Gaal son of Ebed, he was furious."
— Judges 9:30, NET Bible
“And when Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled.”
“And when Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled. ”
“When Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled.”
“For Zebul, the ruler of the city, hearing the words of Gaal, the son of Obed, was very angry,”
“Now Zebul, the ruler of the town, hearing what Gaal, the son of Ebed, had said, was moved to wrath.”
“And when Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled.”
They went out to the field, harvested their grapes, squeezed out the juice, and celebrated. They came to the temple of their god and ate, drank, and cursed Abimelech.
Gaal son of Ebed said,“Who is Abimelech and who is Shechem, that we should serve him? Is he not the son of Jerub-Baal, and is not Zebul the deputy he appointed? Serve the sons of Hamor, the father of Shechem! But why should we serve Abimelech?
If only these men were under my command, I would get rid of Abimelech!” He challenged Abimelech,“Muster your army and come out for battle!”
When Zebul, the city commissioner, heard the words of Gaal son of Ebed, he was furious.
He sent messengers to Abimelech, who was in Arumah, reporting,“Beware! Gaal son of Ebed and his brothers are coming to Shechem and inciting the city to rebel against you.
Now, come up at night with your men and set an ambush in the field outside the city.
In the morning at sunrise quickly attack the city. When he and his men come out to fight you, do what you can to him.”