Judges 9:30
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New International Version (©2011)
When Zebul the governor of the city heard what Gaal son of Ebed said, he was very angry.

New Living Translation (©2007)
But when Zebul, the leader of the city, heard what Gaal was saying, he was furious.

English Standard Version (©2001)
When Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled.

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
When Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger burned.

King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
And when Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled.

Holman Christian Standard Bible (©2009)
When Zebul, the ruler of the city, heard the words of Gaal son of Ebed, he was angry.

International Standard Version (©2012)
When Zebul, the ruler of the city, heard what Ebed's son Gaal had said, he flew into a rage.

NET Bible (©2006)
When Zebul, the city commissioner, heard the words of Gaal son of Ebed, he was furious.

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
Zebul, Shechem's ruler, heard what Gaal (son of Ebed) had said, and he became angry.

King James 2000 Bible (©2003)
And when Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled.

American King James Version
And when Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled.

American Standard Version
And when Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled.

Douay-Rheims Bible
For Zebul the ruler of the city, hearing the words of Gaal, the son of Obed, was very angry,

Darby Bible Translation
When Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Ga'al the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled.

English Revised Version
And when Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled.

Webster's Bible Translation
And when Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled.

World English Bible
When Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled.

Young's Literal Translation
And Zebul, prince of the city, heareth the words of Gaal son of Ebed, and his anger burneth,

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

9:30-49 Abimelech intended to punish the Schechemites for slighting him now, but God punished them for their serving him formerly in the murder of Gideon's sons. When God uses men as instruments in his hand to do his work, he means one thing, and they another. That, which they hoped would have been for their welfare, proved a snare and a trap, as those will certainly find, who run to idols for shelter; such will prove a refuge of lies.

Pulpit Commentary

Verses 30, 31. - And when Zebul, etc. Zebul, it appears, was governor of the city under Abimelech, and when the words of Gaal were reported to him, he privately sent off messengers to the king to tell him the state of affairs at Shechem, and urge him to come in person. Zebul meanwhile temporised, not being strong enough to resist Gaal openly. Privily. The word only occurs here. It probably means a little more than privily, - viz., with subtlety or deceit, - because he pretended all the while to be a friend of Gaal. Some make it a proper name, "In Rumah," taking it for the same place as Arumah (ver. 41)

Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And when Zebul the ruler of the city,.... Whom Abimelech had placed there under him: heard

the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled; because he spoke slightly of him, and wished to have his place; perhaps before Zebul was inclined to be on the side of the Shechemites against Abimelech, or at least dissembled that he was; but now, being incensed at the words of Gaal, determined to take the side of Abimelech, and let him know how things were carrying on against him.

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Gaal Conspires with the Shechemites
…29And would to God this people were under my hand! then would I remove Abimelech. And he said to Abimelech, Increase your army, and come out. 30And when Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled. 31And he sent messengers to Abimelech privately, saying, Behold, Gaal the son of Ebed and his brothers be come to Shechem; and, behold, they fortify the city against you. …

Judges 9:26 Now Gaal son of Ebed moved with his clan into Shechem, and its citizens put their confidence in him.
Judges 9:29 If only this people were under my command! Then I would get rid of him. I would say to Abimelek, 'Call out your whole army!'"
Judges 9:31 Under cover he sent messengers to Abimelek, saying, "Gaal son of Ebed and his clan have come to Shechem and are stirring up the city against you.