29. If only this people were under my command! I would push Abimelech aside! I would tell Abimelech, ‘Build up your army and march out for battle.’"
30. When Zebul the city’s ruler heard the words of Gaal, Ebed’s son, he became angry.
31. He sent messengers to Abimelech at Arumah to say, "Watch out! Gaal, Ebed’s son, and his relatives have come to Shechem and are stirring up the city against you.
32. Now, you and the men who are with you: Get up tonight and set an ambush in the fields.