zebul Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
zebul in Easton's Bible Dictionary
habitation, the governor of Shechem under Abimelech (Judg. 9:28, 30, 36). He informed his master of the intention of the people of Shechem to transfer their allegiance to the Hivite tribe of Hamor. This led to Abimelech's destroying the city, when he put its entire population to the sword, and sowed the ruins with salt (Judg. 9:28-45).
zebul in Smith's Bible Dictionary
(habitation), chief man (Authorized Version "ruler") of the city of Shechem at the time of the contest between Abimelech and the native Canaanites. #Jud 9:28,30,36,41| (B.C. 1209.)
zebul in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
ZE'BUL (habitation), Abimelech's officer in the city of Sheehem during his contest with the Canaanites. Jud 9:28-41.
zebul in Fausset's Bible Dictionary
Chief man of Shechem; Abimelech's officer, acting for his interests against the native Canaanites and (See GAAL . When Abimelech defeated the latter, Zebul thrust out Gaal and his brethren from Shechem (Judges 9:28; Judges 9:30; Judges 9:36; Judges 9:38; Judges 9:41). A zealous servant to an unscrupulous master.