29. If these people were under my hand, then I would remove Abimelech. And he said to Abimelech, Increase thine army and come out.
30. And when Zebul, the prince of the city, heard the words of Gaal, the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled.
31. And he sent messengers unto Abimelech astutely, saying, Behold, Gaal, the son of Ebed, and his brethren have come to Shechem; and, behold, they have fortified the city against thee.