Rebellion, against human authority

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Human authority is frequently defied and resisted. To rebel against God’s chosen leaders is to defy God himself.

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Examples of rebellion against human leaders

Genesis 14:3–4 NIV
All these latter kings joined forces in the Valley of Siddim (that is, the Dead Sea Valley). For twelve years they had been subject to Kedorlaomer, but in the thirteenth year they rebelled.
See also 2 Ki 18:7; 2 Ki 24:1; 2 Ki 24:20; 2 Ch 13:6; Mk 15:7

Rebellion against parents

Deuteronomy 21:18–21 NIV
If someone has a stubborn and rebellious son who does not obey his father and mother and will not listen to them when they discipline him, his father and mother shall take hold of him and bring him to the elders at the gate of his town. They shall say to the elders, “This son of ours is stubborn and rebellious. He will not obey us. He is a glutton and a drunkard.” Then all the men of his town are to stone him to death. You must purge the evil from among you. All Israel will hear of it and be afraid.

The rebellion of nations

1 Ki 12:19; 2 Ki 1:1

Accusations of rebellion

Ne 2:19; Ne 6:5–8

Rebellion against God’s chosen leaders

Exodus 23:21 NIV
Pay attention to him and listen to what he says. Do not rebel against him; he will not forgive your rebellion, since my Name is in him.
See also Nu 16:1–3; Nu 20:2–5; Jos 1:18; 2 Sa 15:10

Rebellion against legitimate authority is condemned

Romans 13:2 NIV
Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.
See also 1 Pe 2:13
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