Old Testament
Zebul
The governor of Shechem who remained loyal to Abimelech during the revolt led by Gaal.
Zebul served as Abimelech's official in Shechem, tasked with maintaining order in the city. When Gaal son of Ebed incited a rebellion, Zebul sent secret intelligence to Abimelech, enabling him to defeat the insurgents. His actions illustrate the volatile political alliances and internal strife during the period of the judges.
In the text
- Verses
- 5
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- Judges 9:28
- Last appears
- Judges 9:41
Where Zebul appears
5 verses · 1 chapterIn the same books
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