And he sent messengers to Abimelech privately, saying, Behold, Gaal the son of Ebed and his brothers be come to Shechem; and, behold, they fortify the city against you.
And Gaal the son of Ebed came with his brothers, and went over to Shechem: and the men of Shechem put their confidence in him.
And when Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled.
Now therefore up by night, you and the people that is with you, and lie in wait in the field: