And Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, and his anger was kindled.
And Gaal the son of Ebed came with his brothers, and went over to Shechem. And the men of Shechem put their confidence in him.
And I wish this people were under my hand! Then I would remove Abimelech. And he said to Abimelech, Increase your army, and come out!
And he sent messengers to Abimelech secretly, saying, Behold, Gaal the son of Ebed and his brothers have come to Shechem. And behold, they fortify the city against you.
And Abimelech lived at Arumah. And Zebul put Gaal and his brothers out, so that they should not live in Shechem.