Then Zebul the city ruler heard the words of Gaal son of Ebed and he burned with anger.
Gaal, the son of Ebed, and his brothers came to Shechem, and the leaders of Shechem trusted him.
If only this people were under my command, I would get rid of Abimelech.” So he said to Abimelech, “Muster your army and come out!”
He secretly sent messengers to Abimelech, saying, “Behold, Gaal the son of Ebed and his brothers have come to Shechem, and they are fortifying the city against you.
Abimelech stayed in Arumah, and Zebul drove out Gaal and his brothers from living in Shechem.