He sent messengers to Avimelekh craftily, saying, Behold, Ga`al the son of `Eved and his brothers are come to Shekhem; and behold, they constrain the city [to take part] against you.
Ga`al the son of `Eved came with his brothers, and went over to Shekhem; and the men of Shekhem put their trust in him.
When Zevul the ruler of the city heard the words of Ga`al the son of `Eved, his anger was kindled.
Now therefore, up by night, you and the people who are with you, and lie in wait in the field: