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He sent messengers to Abimelech craftily, saying, Behold, Gaal the son of Ebed and his brothers are come to Shechem; and, behold, they constrain the city [to take part] against you.
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Deception in the Ranks
Zebul, Abimelech's officer in Shechem, found himself in a weak position and unable to openly oppose the popular usurper, Gaal. Commentators explain that Zebul had to act with deceit, sending a secret message to Abimelech while pretending to be friendly with Gaal. This highlights the theme of political intrigue and the use of calculated deception when direct confrontation is too risky.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Secretly - See the margin. The word is probably the name of a place in “Tormah”; some think the same as “Arumah” (Judges 9:41). …
19th Century
Anglican
Secretly. —The Hebrew is betormah, which may mean “to Tormah,” or Arumah, where Abimelech was living ([Reference Judges 9…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he sent messengers unto Abimelech privily In a secret manner, unknown to Gaal and the men of Shechem; or "crafti…
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