Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Loathing, the son of Ebed, in whom the Shechemites “placed their confidence” when they became discontented with Abimelech. He headed the revolution, and led out the men of Shechem against Abimelech; but was defeated, and fled to his own home (Judg. 9:26-46). We hear no more of him after this battle.
Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
(contempt), son of Ebed, aided the Shechemites in their rebellion against Abimelech. (Judges 9:1) ...
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898) & Schaff's Bible Dictionary
GA'AL (loathing), the son of Ebed, led a revolt against Abimelech, king of the Shechemites. Jer Jud, 9:26-46. He was defeated and his partisans were scattered.
Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869)
contempt; abomination