Judges 9:26 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
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Read Full Chapter →A newcomer, Gaal son of Ebed, arrives in Shechem, and the people transfer their trust to him.
What Does Judges 9:26 Mean?
Into the unsettled city comes Gaal son of Ebed with his kinsmen. The men of Shechem, already estranged from Abimelech, put their confidence in this newcomer.
Shechem's restless heart, having crowned one man for the wrong reasons, now leans toward another just as rashly. A people who choose leaders by impulse rather than by God are forever exchanging one false hope for the next. The arrival of Gaal sets up a rivalry that will bring the simmering conflict to a boil and draw the city deeper into ruin.
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What does Judges 9:26 mean?
A newcomer, Gaal son of Ebed, arrives in Shechem, and the people transfer their trust to him.