Rebellion, against human authority

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

Examples of rebellion against human leaders

Genesis 14:3–4 See also 2 Kings 18:7, 2 Kings 24:1, 2 Kings 24:20 parallels 2 Chronicles 36:13, Jeremiah 52:3; 2 Chronicles 13:6; Mark 15:7

The latter five came as allies to the Valley of Siddim (that is, the Salt Sea). For twelve years they had been subject to Chedorlaomer, but in the thirteenth year they rebelled.

Rebellion against parents

Deuteronomy 21:18–21

The rebellion of nations

1 Kings 12:19 parallel 2 Chronicles 10:19; 2 Kings 1:1

Accusations of rebellion

Nehemiah 2:19, Nehemiah 6:5–8

Rebellion against God's chosen leaders

Exodus 23:21 See also Numbers 16:1–3, Numbers 20:2–5; Joshua 1:18; 2 Samuel 15:10

Pay attention to him and listen to his voice; do not defy him, for he will not forgive rebellion, since My Name is in him.

Rebellion against legitimate authority is condemned

Romans 13:2 See also 1 Peter 2:13

Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.