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Gaal the son of Ebed came with his brothers, and went over to Shechem; and the men of Shechem put their trust in him.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
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,…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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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