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

Genesis 14:3-4

Examples of rebellion against human leaders

See also

2 Kings 18:7; 24:1,20
2 Chronicles 13:6

pp 2Ch 36:13

Mark 15:7

pp Jer 52:3

Deuteronomy 21:18-21

Rebellion against parents

1 Kings 12:19

The rebellion of nations

2 Kings 1:1

pp 2Ch 10:19

Nehemiah 2:19; 6:5-8

Accusations of rebellion

Exodus 23:21

Rebellion against God's chosen leaders

See also

Numbers 16:1-3; 20:2-5
Joshua 1:18
2 Samuel 15:10
Romans 13:2

Rebellion against legitimate authority is condemned

See also

1 Peter 2:13

See also

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