And he sent messengers unto Abim´elech privily, saying, Behold, Ga´al the son of Ebed and his brethren be come to Shechem; and, behold, they fortify the city against thee.
And Ga´al the son of Ebed came with his brethren, 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 Ga´al the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled.
Now therefore up by night, thou and the people that is with thee, and lie in wait in the field: