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Ebed in the Bible.

The father of Gaal, in whom the men of Shechem “put confidence” in their conspiracy against Abimelech. The King James Version names Ebed in 5 verses, from Judges 9:26 to Judges 9:35. The King James Version also gives the name Ebed to 1 other person, listed on this page.

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Who Ebed was.

Slave, the father of Gaal, in whom the men of Shechem “put confidence” in their conspiracy against Abimelech (Judg. 9:26, 26, 30, 31).

From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).

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All 5 verses that name this Ebed.

Judges 5

  • Judges 9:26And Gaal the son of Ebed came with his brethren, and went over to Shechem: and the men of Shechem put their confidence in him.
  • Judges 9:28And Gaal the son of Ebed said, Who is Abimelech, and who is Shechem, that we should serve him? is not he the son of Jerubbaal? and Zebul his officer? serve the men of Hamor the father of Shechem: for why should we serve him?
  • Judges 9:30And when Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled.
  • Judges 9:31And 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.
  • Judges 9:35And Gaal the son of Ebed went out, and stood in the entering of the gate of the city: and Abimelech rose up, and the people that were with him, from lying in wait.

Other people called Ebed.

Ebed, Son of Jonathan.

Named in 1 verse.

  • Ezra 8:6Of the sons also of Adin; Ebed the son of Jonathan, and with him fifty males.

Questions about Ebed.

Who was Ebed in the Bible?

The father of Gaal, in whom the men of Shechem “put confidence” in their conspiracy against Abimelech. The King James Version names Ebed in 5 verses, from Judges 9:26 to Judges 9:35.

Who was Ebed’s child?

BibleLectio’s family tree lists Gaal.

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