So he secretly sent messengers to Abimelech, saying, ‘Beware! Gaal son of Ebed and his brothers have come to Shechem and are turning the city against you.
Gaal son of Ebed came with his brothers and crossed into Shechem, and the citizens of Shechem trusted him.
When Zebul, the ruler of the city, heard the words of Gaal son of Ebed, he was angry.
Now tonight, you and the troops with you, come and wait in ambush in the countryside.