Zebul sends warning

30When Zebul, the ruler of the city, heard the words of Gaal son of Ebed, his anger burned.

31And he sent messengers to Abimelek secretly, saying, “Look, Gaal son of Ebed and his brothers have come to Shechem, and look, they are besieging the city against you.”

32Now then, arise by night, you and the people who are with you, and lie in wait in the field.

33Then in the morning, as soon as the sun rises, you must get up early and spread out against the city. And look, when he and the people who are with him come out to you, you shall do to him as your hand finds.