Bible Study on “gaal”

Meaning of “gaal”

  1. Gaal — loathing, the son of Ebed, in whom the Shechemites "placed their confidence" when they became discontented with Abimelech. He headed the revolution, and led out the men of Shechem against Abimelech; but was defeated, and fled to his own home (Judg. 9:26-46). We hear no more of him after this battle.

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  1. Judges Chapter 9 Verse 26 — And Gaal the son of Ebed came with his brethren, and went over to Shechem: and the men of Shechem put their confidence in him.

  2. Judges Chapter 9 Verse 28 — And Gaal the son of Ebed said, Who is Abimelech, and who is Shechem, that we should serve him? is not he the son of Jerubbaal? and Zebul his officer? serve the men of Hamor the father of Shechem: for why should we serve him?

  3. Judges Chapter 9 Verse 30 — And when Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled.

  4. Judges Chapter 9 Verse 31 — And he sent messengers unto Abimelech privily, saying, Behold, Gaal the son of Ebed and his brethren be come to Shechem; and, behold, they fortify the city against thee.

  5. Judges Chapter 9 Verse 35 — 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.

  6. Judges Chapter 9 Verse 36 — And when Gaal saw the people, he said to Zebul, Behold, there come people down from the top of the mountains. And Zebul said unto him, Thou seest the shadow of the mountains as if they were men.

  7. Judges Chapter 9 Verse 37 — And Gaal spake again, and said, See there come people down by the middle of the land, and another company come along by the plain of Meonenim.

  8. Judges Chapter 9 Verse 39 — And Gaal went out before the men of Shechem, and fought with Abimelech.

  9. Judges Chapter 9 Verse 41 — And Abimelech dwelt at Arumah: and Zebul thrust out Gaal and his brethren, that they should not dwell in Shechem.

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