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href="/bsb/judges/9.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/judges/9.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />When Zebul the governor of the city heard what Gaal son of Ebed said, he was very angry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/judges/9.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But when Zebul, the leader of the city, heard what Gaal was saying, he was furious.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/judges/9.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />When Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/judges/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Zebul the governor of the city heard the words of Gaal son of Ebed, he burned with anger.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/judges/9.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And when Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/judges/9.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />When Zebul, the ruler of the city, heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was aroused.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/judges/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Zebul the leader of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger burned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/judges/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />When Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger burned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/judges/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And when Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger burned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/judges/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, and his anger burned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/judges/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />When Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger burned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/judges/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Zebul, the ruler of the city, heard the words of Gaal son of Ebed, he was angry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/judges/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Zebul, the ruler of the city, heard the words of Gaal son of Ebed, he was angry. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/judges/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And when Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/judges/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Zebul was angry when he found out what Gaal had said. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/judges/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And when Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/judges/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Zebul, Shechem's ruler, heard what Gaal (son of Ebed) had said, and he became angry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/judges/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Zebul, the ruler of the city, became angry when he heard what Gaal had said. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/judges/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />When Zebul, the ruler of the city, heard what Ebed's son Gaal had said, he flew into a rage. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/judges/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When Zebul, the city commissioner, heard the words of Gaal son of Ebed, he was furious.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/judges/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />When Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/judges/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And when Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/judges/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Zebul the governor of the city heard the words of Gaal son of Ebed, he burned with anger.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/judges/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />When Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger burned. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/judges/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Zebul, prince of the city, hears the words of Gaal son of Ebed, and his anger burns,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/judges/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Zebul, prince of the city, heareth the words of Gaal son of Ebed, and his anger burneth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/judges/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Zebul the ruler of the city will hear the words of Gaal, son of Ebed, and his wrath will kindle.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/judges/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For Zebul the ruler of the city, hearing the words of Gaal, the son of Obed, was very angry, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/judges/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For Zebul, the ruler of the city, upon hearing the words of Gaal, the son of Ebed, became very angry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/judges/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When Zebul, the ruler of the city, heard what Gaal, son of Ebed, had said, he was angry<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/judges/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal son of Ebed, his anger was kindled.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/judges/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And when Zebul the governor of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Epar, his anger was kindled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/judges/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Zabal the Ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal, son of Aphar, and his anger was provoked<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/judges/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And when Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/judges/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Jobel, and he was very angry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/judges/9-30.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AjzBiIYY2Dc?start=2920" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/judges/9.htm">The Fall of Shechem</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">30</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2083.htm" title="2083: zə·ḇul (N-proper-ms) -- An officer of Abimelech. The same as zbuwl; dwelling; Zebul, an Israelite.">When Zebul</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: śar- (N-msc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">the governor</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: hā·‘îr (Art:: N-fs) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">of the city</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: way·yiš·ma‘ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">heard</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: diḇ·rê (N-mpc) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">the words</a> <a href="/hebrew/1603.htm" title="1603: ga·‘al (N-proper-ms) -- Probably a Canaanite. From ga'al; loathing; Gaal, an Israelite.">of Gaal</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/5651.htm" title="5651: ‘ā·ḇeḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Servant, two Isr. The same as ebed; Ebed, the name of two Israelites.">of Ebed,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2734.htm" title="2734: way·yi·ḥar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To burn or be kindled with anger. A primitive root; to glow or grow warm; figuratively to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy.">he burned</a> <a href="/hebrew/639.htm" title="639: ’ap·pōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A nostril, nose, face, anger. From 'anaph; properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also ire.">with anger.</a> </span><span class="reftext">31</span>So he covertly sent messengers to Abimelech to say, “Look, Gaal son of Ebed and his brothers have come to Shechem and are stirring up the city against you.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-8.htm">1 Samuel 18:8-9</a></span><br />And Saul was furious and resented this song. “They have ascribed tens of thousands to David,” he said, “but only thousands to me. What more can he have but the kingdom?” / And from that day forward Saul kept a jealous eye on David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-22.htm">1 Kings 2:22</a></span><br />King Solomon answered his mother, “Why do you request Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? Since he is my older brother, you might as well request the kingdom for him and for Abiathar the priest and for Joab son of Zeruiah!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/3-24.htm">2 Samuel 3:24-25</a></span><br />So Joab went to the king and said, “What have you done? Look, Abner came to you. Why did you dismiss him? Now he is getting away! / Surely you realize that Abner son of Ner came to deceive you and to track your movements and all that you are doing.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-25.htm">1 Kings 1:25</a></span><br />For today he has gone down and sacrificed an abundance of oxen, fattened calves, and sheep, and has invited all the sons of the king, the commanders of the army, and Abiathar the priest. And behold, they are eating and drinking before him, saying, ‘Long live King Adonijah!’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/15-10.htm">2 Samuel 15:10-12</a></span><br />Then Absalom sent spies throughout the tribes of Israel with this message: “When you hear the sound of the horn, you are to say, ‘Absalom reigns in Hebron!’” / Two hundred men from Jerusalem accompanied Absalom. They had been invited as guests and they went along innocently, for they knew nothing about the matter. / While Absalom was offering the sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from his hometown of Giloh. So the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom’s following kept increasing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/16-16.htm">1 Kings 16:16-18</a></span><br />and the people in the camp heard that Zimri had conspired against the king and struck him down. So there in the camp that very day, all Israel proclaimed Omri, the commander of the army, king over Israel. / Then Omri and all the Israelites marched up from Gibbethon and besieged Tirzah. / When Zimri saw that the city was captured, he entered the citadel of the royal palace and burned it down upon himself. So he died<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/9-14.htm">2 Kings 9:14-15</a></span><br />Thus Jehu son of Jehoshaphat, the son of Nimshi, conspired against Joram. (Now Joram and all Israel had been defending Ramoth-gilead against Hazael king of Aram, / but King Joram had returned to Jezreel to recover from the wounds he had suffered at the hands of the Arameans in the battle against Hazael their king.) So Jehu said, “If you commanders wish to make me king, then do not let anyone escape from the city to go and tell it in Jezreel.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/6-34.htm">Proverbs 6:34-35</a></span><br />For jealousy enrages a husband, and he will show no mercy in the day of vengeance. / He will not be appeased by any ransom, or persuaded by lavish gifts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/27-4.htm">Proverbs 27:4</a></span><br />Wrath is cruel and anger is like a flood, but who can withstand jealousy?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-12.htm">Psalm 37:12-13</a></span><br />The wicked scheme against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them, / but the Lord laughs, seeing that their day is coming.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/2-1.htm">Psalm 2:1-2</a></span><br />Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? / The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/27-18.htm">Matthew 27:18</a></span><br />For he knew it was out of envy that they had handed Jesus over to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/15-10.htm">Mark 15:10</a></span><br />For he knew it was out of envy that the chief priests had handed Jesus over.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/5-17.htm">Acts 5:17</a></span><br />Then the high priest and all his associates, who belonged to the party of the Sadducees, were filled with jealousy. They went out<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-45.htm">Acts 13:45</a></span><br />But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy, and they blasphemously contradicted what Paul was saying.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And when Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled.</p><p class="hdg">kindled, or hot </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/8-3.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/judges/8-1.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/judges/3-8.htm">Burned</a> <a href="/judges/2-14.htm">Burneth</a> <a href="/judges/8-27.htm">City</a> <a href="/judges/9-28.htm">Ebed</a> <a href="/judges/7-15.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/judges/7-15.htm">Heareth</a> <a href="/judges/9-7.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/judges/6-39.htm">Kindled</a> <a href="/judges/9-26.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/judges/9-22.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/judges/8-23.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/judges/9-3.htm">Words</a> <a href="/judges/3-8.htm">Wrath</a> <a href="/judges/9-28.htm">Zebul</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/10-7.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/judges/10-7.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/judges/10-7.htm">Burned</a> <a href="/judges/10-7.htm">Burneth</a> <a href="/judges/9-31.htm">City</a> <a href="/judges/9-31.htm">Ebed</a> <a href="/judges/9-46.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/1_samuel/3-9.htm">Heareth</a> <a href="/judges/9-46.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/judges/10-7.htm">Kindled</a> <a href="/judges/20-33.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-16.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/ruth/1-20.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/judges/11-10.htm">Words</a> <a href="/judges/10-7.htm">Wrath</a> <a href="/judges/9-36.htm">Zebul</a><div class="vheading2">Judges 9</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/9-1.htm">Abimelech by conspiracy with the Shechemites, and murder of his brothers, is made king</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/9-7.htm">Jotham by a parable rebukes them, and foretells their ruin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/9-22.htm">Gaal conspires with the Shechemites against him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/9-30.htm">Zebul reveals it</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/9-34.htm">Abimelech overcomes them, and sows the city with salt</a></span><br><span class="reftext">46. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/9-46.htm">He burns the hold of the god Berith</a></span><br><span class="reftext">50. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/9-50.htm">At Thebez he is slain by a piece of a millstone</a></span><br><span class="reftext">56. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/9-56.htm">Jotham's curse is fulfilled.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/judges/9.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/judges/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/judges/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>When Zebul the governor of the city</b><br>Zebul is identified as the governor, indicating a position of authority in Shechem. This role suggests he was responsible for maintaining order and allegiance to Abimelech, who had been made king by the people of Shechem. The term "governor" implies a level of political and military oversight, reflecting the decentralized leadership structure in Israel during the time of the Judges. This period was marked by tribal confederacies rather than a unified nation, with local leaders often holding significant power.<p><b>heard the words of Gaal son of Ebed</b><br>Gaal, son of Ebed, emerges as a challenger to Abimelech's rule. His words, which Zebul hears, are likely those of insurrection or rebellion, as Gaal sought to undermine Abimelech's authority. This reflects the frequent power struggles and shifting allegiances characteristic of the era. The mention of Gaal's lineage, "son of Ebed," may indicate his outsider status or lack of significant heritage, contrasting with Abimelech's claim to leadership through his father, Gideon (Jerubbaal).<p><b>he burned with anger</b><br>Zebul's anger signifies his loyalty to Abimelech and his vested interest in maintaining the current power structure. This emotional response underscores the tension and volatility of leadership during the time of the Judges. Anger in biblical narratives often precedes decisive action, suggesting that Zebul's response would lead to further conflict. This phrase also highlights the personal nature of political disputes in ancient Israel, where individual emotions could significantly impact broader events.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/z/zebul.htm">Zebul</a></b><br>The governor of Shechem, loyal to Abimelech, who becomes angry upon hearing Gaal's rebellious words.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/gaal_son_of_ebed.htm">Gaal son of Ebed</a></b><br>A newcomer to Shechem who incites the people against Abimelech, seeking to usurp power.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/shechem.htm">Shechem</a></b><br>A significant city in Israel's history, often associated with covenant renewal and conflict.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/abimelech.htm">Abimelech</a></b><br>The son of Gideon (Jerubbaal) who made himself king over Israel through treachery and violence.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/c/conflict.htm">Conflict</a></b><br>The tension between Gaal and Abimelech, with Zebul caught in the middle, highlights the instability and moral decline during the time of the Judges.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_dangers_of_ambition_and_pride.htm">The Dangers of Ambition and Pride</a></b><br>Gaal's ambition and Zebul's anger illustrate how unchecked pride and ambition can lead to conflict and destruction.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/loyalty_and_betrayal.htm">Loyalty and Betrayal</a></b><br>Zebul's loyalty to Abimelech, despite his flaws, contrasts with Gaal's betrayal, reminding us of the importance of faithfulness and integrity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_rejecting_god.htm">The Consequences of Rejecting God</a></b><br>The chaos in Shechem reflects the broader theme in Judges of Israel's suffering due to their rejection of God's rule.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership.htm">The Role of Leadership</a></b><br>The account challenges us to consider the qualities of godly leadership and the impact of leaders on their communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_amidst_chaos.htm">God's Sovereignty Amidst Chaos</a></b><br>Despite human failings, God's purposes prevail, encouraging us to trust in His sovereignty even in turbulent times.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_judges_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Judges 9</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_abimelech,_gideon's_son.htm">Who was Abimelech, son of Gideon, in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_opposition_to_abimelech's_act.htm">How could Abimelech have murdered seventy of Gideon's sons without immediate opposition (Judges 9:5)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_god's_cycle_conflict_with_free_will.htm">Does the cyclical pattern of God sending deliverers (Judges 3:7-11) conflict with the notion of human free will or moral responsibility?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_judges_4_9_a_later_editorial_addition.htm">Judges 4:9 features a prophecy about Sisera's defeat by a woman--could this be a later editorial addition that conflicts with the main story?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/judges/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(30) <span class= "bld">The ruler of the city.</span>--The word <span class= "ital">sar </span>seems to imply that he was the military commandant.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/judges/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 30, 31.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And when Zebul</span>, 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. <span class="cmt_word">Privily</span>. The word only occurs here. It probably means a little more than <span class="accented">privily</span>, <span class="accented">-</span> viz., <span class="accented">with subtlety</span> or <span class="accented">deceit</span>, <span class="accented">-</span> 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) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/judges/9-30.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">When Zebul</span><br /><span class="heb">זְבֻל֙</span> <span class="translit">(zə·ḇul)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2083.htm">Strong's 2083: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zebul -- an officer of Abimelech</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the governor</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׂר־</span> <span class="translit">(śar-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the city</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעִ֔יר</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘îr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> </span><span class="str2">Excitement</span><br /><br /><span class="word">heard</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּשְׁמַ֗ע</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiš·ma‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the words</span><br /><span class="heb">דִּבְרֵ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(diḇ·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, a matter, thing, a cause</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Gaal</span><br /><span class="heb">גַּ֣עַל</span> <span class="translit">(ga·‘al)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1603.htm">Strong's 1603: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gaal -- probably a Canaanite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Ebed,</span><br /><span class="heb">עָ֑בֶד</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·ḇeḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5651.htm">Strong's 5651: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ebed -- 'servant', two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he burned</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּ֖חַר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yi·ḥar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2734.htm">Strong's 2734: </a> </span><span class="str2">To glow, grow warm, to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with anger.</span><br /><span class="heb">אַפּֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ap·pōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_639.htm">Strong's 639: </a> </span><span class="str2">The nose, nostril, the face, a person, ire</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/9-30.htm">Judges 9:30 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/judges/9-30.htm">Judges 9:30 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/judges/9-30.htm">Judges 9:30 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/judges/9-30.htm">Judges 9:30 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/judges/9-30.htm">Judges 9:30 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/9-30.htm">Judges 9:30 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/9-30.htm">Judges 9:30 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/9-30.htm">Judges 9:30 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/judges/9-30.htm">Judges 9:30 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/judges/9-30.htm">Judges 9:30 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/judges/9-30.htm">OT History: Judges 9:30 When Zebul the ruler of the city (Jd Judg. 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