When Zebul, the ruler of the city, heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was aroused.
Judges 9:30
Surrounding context
9:29 If only this people were under my authority! Then I would remove Abimelech." So he said to Abimelech, "Increase your army and come out!"
9:30 When Zebul, the ruler of the city, heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was aroused.
9:31 And he sent messengers to Abimelech secretly, saying, "Take note! Gaal the son of Ebed and his brothers have come to Shechem; and here they are, fortifying the city against you.