The hostile reactions of crowds who take the law into their own hands, frequently in opposition to a messenger of God.

Genesis 19:4-11

Riotous responses to unpopular actions or teaching

Judges 6:30-31

the hostility of the men of Sodom against Lot

Jeremiah 26:8-11

The men of Ophrah call for the death of Gideon

Luke 4:28-30

The people react to Jeremiah's message

Acts 19:23-34

The people of Nazareth expel Jesus Christ

2 Corinthians 6:5

the anger of the Ephesians over Paul

Matthew 27:20-24

Riots stirred up intentionally

Acts 6:8-14; 17:5-9; 21:27-35

pp Mk 15:6-15

Matthew 26:3-5

Riotous behaviour avoided or quelled

Acts 19:35-41; 24:5-12

See also

pp Mk 14:1-2

5108 Paul, life of
5280 crown
5464 proconsul
5817 conspiracies
5931 resistance
5976 visiting
6221 rebellion
8785 opposition