Judges 9:31 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
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Read Full Chapter →Zebul secretly warns Abimelech that Gaal has come and is turning the city against him.
What Does Judges 9:31 Mean?
Zebul sends messengers secretly to Abimelech, reporting that Gaal and his kinsmen have come to Shechem and are stirring the city to fortify itself against the king.
Working quietly behind the scenes, Zebul sets in motion the trap that will spring on Gaal. The city seethes with hidden messages and shifting loyalties, every party plotting against another. There is no peace among those who built their bond on blood; suspicion and intrigue are the natural air of a kingdom founded in murder. The unraveling Jotham promised gathers speed.
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What does Judges 9:31 mean?
Zebul secretly warns Abimelech that Gaal has come and is turning the city against him.