And when Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled.
Parallel translations
- WEB When Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger burned.
- BSB When Zebul the governor of the city heard the words of Gaal son of Ebed, he burned with anger.
- NKJV When Zebul, the ruler of the city, heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was aroused.
- NASB When Zebul the leader of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger burned.
- NLT But when Zebul, the leader of the city, heard what Gaal was saying, he was furious.
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Quick answer
Zebul, Abimelech's officer in the city, is enraged when he hears Gaal's words.
Overview
Zebul, still loyal to Abimelech, reacts with anger to Gaal's sedition. His position inside Shechem makes him a key informant against the rebels. His response begins the counter-move that draws Abimelech into the fight.
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