Old Testament
Gaal
An agitator who led a failed revolt against Abimelech in the city of Shechem.
Gaal son of Ebed incited the men of Shechem to rebel against Abimelech's authority during the period of the judges. His brief uprising was quickly suppressed by Zebul, the city's governor, leading to Gaal's expulsion. His narrative serves as a historical example of the internal strife and instability that plagued the region under Abimelech's rule.
In the text
- Verses
- 9
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- Judges 9:26
- Last appears
- Judges 9:41
Where Gaal appears
9 verses · 1 chapterIn the same books
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