Treason

/TREE-zun/

Summary

Treason in Scripture involves betrayal of one's king or nation, with notable examples including Absalom's rebellion and the conspiracy against Joash.

☩Biblical Examples

Absalom's conspiracy against his father David is a prominent example of treason, as he stole the hearts of Israel and declared himself king in Hebron. Athaliah murdered the royal seed to seize the throne. Zimri conspired against King Elah and killed him, then reigned seven days before dying in flames. Jehu was anointed to execute judgment on the house of Ahab, though Jezebel called his actions treason.