Judges 9:26

Modern English Version

Gaal, the son of Ebed, and his brothers came to Shechem, and the leaders of Shechem trusted him.

Cross References

Genesis 13:8

So Abram said to Lot, “Let there be no strife, I ask you, between me and you, and between my herdsmen and your herdsmen, for we are close relatives.

Genesis 19:7

Then he said, “Please, my brothers, do not act so wickedly.

Judges 9:25

The leaders of Shechem set ambushes against him on the hilltops and robbed all who passed by them on the road. This was told to Abimelech.

Judges 9:27

They went out to the field, gathered and trod their grapes, and had a celebration. They went to the temple of their god and ate, drank, and cursed Abimelech.

Judges 9:28

Gaal son of Ebed said, “Who is Abimelech, and who is Shechem, that we should serve him? Is he not the son of Jerub-Baal, and is not Zebul his officer? Serve the sons of Hamor, the father of Shechem. Why should we serve Abimelech?

Judges 9:30

Then Zebul the city ruler heard the words of Gaal son of Ebed and he burned with anger.