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](/judg#Judg.9.26)). We hear no more of him after this battle.