And Zebul, the leader of the city, heard the words of Gaal, the son of Ebed; and his anger burned.
And Gaal, the son of Ebed, and his brothers came. And they passed on into Shechem. And the leaders of Shechem trusted in him.
And who will give this people into my hand? And I would remove Abimelech. And he said to Abimelech, Multiply your army and come out.
And craftily he sent messengers to Abimelech, saying, Behold, Gaal, the son of Ebed, and his brothers have come to Shechem. And, behold, they are fortifying the city against you.
And Abimelech remained in Arumah. And Zebul threw Gaal and his brothers out from living in Shechem.