The kin-group continues the struggle even after Coriantumr kills Shared. Shared’s brother, Gilead (v. 8), perpetuates the war, and Coriantumr is once again in the field with his army. In the wilderness of Akish, they besiege the other army, suggesting that it is somehow hemmed in; apparently Coriantumr believes that he can simply outwait Gilead. However, in a daring nighttime raid, Gilead’s army slays Coriantumr’s “drunken” soldiers.
Gilead’s purpose was apparently to break out of the siege and escape, which his army does. Realizing that Coriantumr has left Moron relatively unguarded, he easily conquers it and occupies the throne of Moron.