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A Mysterious New Leader
Scholars note that the Bible provides no background for Gaal son of Ebed. Commentators speculate he could have been a rebellious officer of Abimelech, a Canaanite raider, or even a descendant of Shechem's original rulers. One scholar suggests his name, which can mean "loathing son of a slave," might have been a contemptuous nickname, highlighting his dubious character.
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Albert Barnes
On Judges 9:26
18th Century
Theologian
It does not appear who Gaal, son of Ebed, was; he may have been an officer sent by Abimelech with a force to bring the men of Shechem back to their…
Charles Ellicott
On Judges 9:26
19th Century
Bishop
Gaal the son of Ebed. —We are not told any further who he was; but the context leads us to infer that he was one of these raiders,…
John Gill
On Judges 9:26
17th Century
Pastor
And Gaal the son or Ebed came with his brethren, and went over
to Shechem
Who this Gaal was, and who his …
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Matthew Henry
On Judges 9:22–29
17th Century
Minister
Abimelech is seated on the throne his father refused. But how long does this glory last? Wait just three years, and see the bramble withered and bu…