Shechem is encircled

42And it happened on the next day that the people went out into the field, and it was reported to Abimelek.

43He took the people, divided them into three companies, and lay in wait in the field. When he saw that the people were coming out of the city, he rose up against them and struck them down.

44And Abimelech and the leaders who were with him rushed forward and took their stand at the entrance of the city gate, while the two other companies rushed against everyone who was in the field and struck them down.

45And Abimelech fought against the city all that day, and he captured the city and killed the people who were in it. Then he tore down the city and sowed it with salt.