30. Then Zebul the city ruler heard the words of Gaal son of Ebed and he burned with anger.
31. He secretly sent messengers to Abimelek, saying, “Gaal, the son of Ebed, and his brothers have come to Shechem and are fortifying the city against you.
32. So now, get up at night, you and the people with you, and lie in wait in the field.
33. In the morning at sunrise, get up early and attack the city. He and the people with him will come out to you, then you can do to them as you find opportunity.”