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Judges 9:30

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

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And he sent messengers unto Abimelech privily,.... In a secret manner, unknown to Gaal and the men of Shechem; or "craftily", as Jarchi and Kimchi interpret it, still dissembling, notwithstanding his…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Judges 9:22-49

Three years Abimelech reigned, after a sort, without any disturbance; it is not said, He judged Israel, or did any service at all to his country, but so long he enjoyed the title and dignity of a…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Zebul the ruler of the city He ruled as the representative of Abimelech; cf. for the title (sar) 1Ki 22:26; 2Ki 23:8. He had no force at his disposal; all he could do was to warn his master of Gaal's…