Lectionary Calendar
Thursday, December 26th, 2024
the First Day after Christmas
Attention!
Tired of seeing ads while studying? Now you can enjoy an "Ads Free" version of the site for as little as 10¢ a day and support a great cause!
Click here to learn more!

Bible Encyclopedias
Gaal

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Search for…
or
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
Prev Entry
Future
Next Entry
Gaash
Resource Toolbox
Additional Links

gā´al ( גּעל , ga‛al , "rejection," or "loathing"; according to Wellhausen, "beetle," HPN , 110): A man of whose antecedents nothing is known, except that his father's name was Ebed. He undertook to foment and lead a rebellion on the part of the inhabitants of Shechem against Abimelech, son of Gideon, and his rebellion failed (Jdg 9:26-45). See also ABIMELECH .

Bibliography Information
Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Gaal'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​isb/​g/gaal.html. 1915.
 
adsfree-icon
Ads FreeProfile