Gaal the son of Ebed went out, and stood in the entrance of the gate of the city. Abimelech rose up, and the people who were with him, from the ambush.
Parallel translations
- KJV And Gaal the son of Ebed went out, and stood in the entering of the gate of the city: and Abimelech rose up, and the people that were with him, from lying in wait.
- BSB Now Gaal son of Ebed went out and stood at the entrance of the city gate just as Abimelech and his men came out from their hiding places.
- NKJV When Gaal the son of Ebed went out and stood in the entrance to the city gate, Abimelech and the people who were with him rose from lying in wait.
- NASB Now Gaal the son of Ebed went out and stood at the entrance of the city gate; and Abimelech and the people who were with him arose from the ambush.
- NLT Gaal was standing at the city gates when Abimelech and his army came out of hiding.
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Quick answer
As Gaal stands at the city gate, Abimelech and his men rise from ambush.
Overview
Gaal unwittingly steps into the trap as the hidden forces emerge. The moment sets the battle in motion at the city gate. The unfolding clash will bring the mutual destruction Jotham foretold, vindicating God's justice against bloodguilt.
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