And it came to pass on the morrow, that the people went out into the field; and they told Abimelech.
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Gill's Exposition
And he took the people,.... That is, the forces he had with him at Arumah:
and divided them into three companies: each having a separate leader, and the command of one of them he had himself:
and…
Barnes' Notes
After Gaal’s expulsion, “the people went out into the field,” either to complete the vintage, or for some other agricultural operation. “They” (Zebul and his party) sent word of this to Abimelech.
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…
Abimelech destroys Shechem and Migdal-Shechem
After the Shechemites have suffered the severe defeat just described, and Abimelech has retired and dwelt at Arumah, it is incredible that, on the next…