The next day the Shechemites came out to the field. When Abimelech heard about it,

Abimelech heard that all the leaders of the Tower of Shechem were in one place.

Abraham took some sheep and cattle and gave them to Abimelech. The two of them made a treaty.

The leaders of Shechem rebelled against Abimelech by putting bandits in the hills, who robbed everyone who traveled by on the road. But Abimelech found out about it.

If only these men were under my command, I would get rid of Abimelech!” He challenged Abimelech, “Muster your army and come out for battle!”