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Gaal in the Bible.

The son of Ebed, in whom the Shechemites “placed their confidence” when they became discontented with Abimelech. The King James Version names Gaal in 9 verses, from Judges 9:26 to Judges 9:41.

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Gaal’s family.

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Gaal’s own words.

Gaal speaks in 4 verses of the King James Version, all in Judges.

His first words in the Bible
And 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 9:28 ›

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Who Gaal was.

Loathing, the son of Ebed, in whom the Shechemites “placed their confidence” when they became discontented with Abimelech. He headed the revolution, and led out the men of Shechem against Abimelech; but was defeated, and fled to his own home (Judg. 9:26-46). We hear no more of him after this battle.

From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).

Places in Gaal’s story.

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All 9 verses that name Gaal.

Judges 9

  • 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.
  • Judges 9:36And when Gaal saw the people, he said to Zebul, Behold, there come people down from the top of the mountains. And Zebul said unto him, Thou seest the shadow of the mountains as if they were men.
  • Judges 9:37And Gaal spake again and said, See there come people down by the middle of the land, and another company come along by the plain of Meonenim.
  • Judges 9:39And Gaal went out before the men of Shechem, and fought with Abimelech.
  • Judges 9:41And Abimelech dwelt at Arumah: and Zebul thrust out Gaal and his brethren, that they should not dwell in Shechem.

Questions about Gaal.

Who was Gaal in the Bible?

The son of Ebed, in whom the Shechemites “placed their confidence” when they became discontented with Abimelech. The King James Version names Gaal in 9 verses, from Judges 9:26 to Judges 9:41.

Who was Gaal’s father?

Ebed.

Where does Gaal speak in the Bible?

In 4 verses of the King James Version, all in Judges. His first words are in Judges 9:28.

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