The term "revolted" in the biblical context refers to acts of rebellion or insurrection against established authority, often against God or His appointed leaders. Throughout the Scriptures, instances of revolt are depicted as significant events that reveal the spiritual and moral state of individuals or nations. Revolt is often associated with disobedience, idolatry, and a turning away from divine commandments.

Old Testament Instances

1. Israel's Rebellion in the Wilderness: One of the earliest and most notable instances of revolt is the rebellion of the Israelites during their wilderness journey. Despite witnessing God's miraculous deliverance from Egypt, the Israelites frequently complained and rebelled against Moses and Aaron. In Numbers 14:9, Joshua and Caleb urged the people, "Only do not rebel against the LORD, and do not be afraid of the people of the land, for they will be our bread. Their protection has been removed from them, and the LORD is with us. Do not be afraid of them!" This rebellion led to severe consequences, including the decree that the generation of rebels would not enter the Promised Land.

2. Korah's Rebellion: In Numbers 16, Korah, along with Dathan, Abiram, and 250 leaders, revolted against Moses and Aaron, challenging their God-given authority. This act of defiance was met with divine judgment, as the earth opened up and swallowed the rebels, demonstrating God's intolerance for insurrection against His chosen leaders.

3. The Northern Kingdom's Revolt: The division of the united monarchy under Rehoboam led to the revolt of the ten northern tribes, forming the Kingdom of Israel under Jeroboam. This political and spiritual schism is recorded in 1 Kings 12. Jeroboam's establishment of alternative worship centers in Bethel and Dan marked a significant departure from the worship of Yahweh in Jerusalem, leading the northern kingdom into idolatry.

Prophetic Warnings

The prophets frequently addressed the theme of revolt, warning Israel and Judah of the consequences of their rebellion against God. Isaiah 1:2-4 captures this sentiment: "Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth, for the LORD has spoken: 'I have raised children and brought them up, but they have rebelled against Me. The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master's manger, but Israel does not know; My people do not understand.' Ah, sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity, a brood of evildoers, children who deal corruptly! They have forsaken the LORD; they have despised the Holy One of Israel; they are utterly estranged."

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, the concept of revolt is often spiritualized, focusing on the rebellion of the human heart against God's will. Jesus' parables, such as the Parable of the Tenants (Matthew 21:33-46), illustrate the rejection and rebellion against God's messengers and ultimately against His Son. The Apostle Paul also addresses the theme of rebellion in Romans 1:21-23, describing humanity's revolt against God's truth and the resulting moral decay.

Theological Implications

Revolt in the biblical narrative is not merely a political or social act but a profound spiritual defiance against God's sovereignty. It underscores the human tendency towards sin and the need for repentance and submission to God's authority. The biblical response to revolt is a call to return to God, as seen in 2 Chronicles 7:14: "If My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and heal their land."

Conclusion

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... revolt (1), unceasing* (1), wrongdoing (1). continual, rebellion, revolted,
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He Proves against Trypho that the Wicked Angels have Revolted from ...
... Chapter LXXIX."He proves against Trypho that the wicked angels have revolted
from God. On this, Trypho, who was somewhat angry ...
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Concerning John of Gichala. Josephus Uses Stratagems against the ...
... Concerning John Of Gichala. Josephus Uses Stratagems Against The Plots John Laid
Against Him And Recovers Certain Cities Which Had Revolted From Him. ...
/.../chapter 21 concerning john of.htm

How Vespasian was Received at Rome; as Also How the Germans ...
... CHAPTER 4. How Vespasian Was Received At Rome; As Also How The Germans Revolted
From The Romans, But Were Subdued. That The Sarmatians ...
/.../chapter 4 how vespasian was.htm

The Idumeans Being Sent for by the Zealots, came Immediately to ...
... letter to this effect: That Ananus had imposed on the people, and was betraying
their metropolis to the Romans; that they themselves had revolted from the rest ...
/.../chapter 4 the idumeans being.htm

The Eighteenth Theban Dynasty --(Continued)
... The people of Anaugasa having revolted, two of their towns were taken, a third
surrendered, while the chiefs of the Lotanu hastened to meet their lord with ...
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The Beatific vision. (Continued. )
... When our first parents revolted against God, they abandoned the eternal rule
of rectitude, which is God's Will. Their passions, which ...
/.../boudreaux/the happiness of heaven/chapter iv the beatific vision.htm

The Destroyer Destroyed
... If Satan had not tempted, mayhap man had not revolted, and if he had not revolted
he would have lived for ever, without having to undergo the painful change ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 4 1858/the destroyer destroyed.htm

Varus Composes the Tumults in Judea and Crucifies About Two ...
... been forced to admit the multitude, because of the festival, and that they were
rather besieged together with the Romans, than assisted those that had revolted ...
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Concerning the Wickedness of Jehoram King O Jerusalem; his Defeat ...
... And when the Edomites about that time had revolted from him, and slain their former
king, who was in subjection to his father, and had set up one of their own ...
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How Shalmaneser Took Samaria by Force and How He Transplanted the ...
... Joshua had been their leader, and, as I have already observed, two hundred and forty
years, seven months, and seven days after they had revolted from Rehoboam ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 14 how shalmaneser took.htm

Revolted (9 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Revolted (9 Occurrences). 2 Kings 8:20 In his days Edom
revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves. ...
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Revolt (18 Occurrences)
... midst. (DBY). 2 Kings 8:22 So Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah
to this day. Then did Libnah revolt at the same time. (Root ...
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Babylon (270 Occurrences)
... Under Sennacherib, Babylonia revolted from Assyria several times, with the help
of the Elamites, and after one of these revolts Babylon was destroyed by ...
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Edomites (22 Occurrences)
... Under Jehoram son of Jehoshaphat, Edom revolted. ... 2 Kings 8:22 But the Edomites
revolted from under the hand of Judah unto this day. ...
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Rebelled (61 Occurrences)
... RSV NIV). 2 Kings 8:20 In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of
Judah, and made a king over themselves. (See NIV). 2 Kings ...
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Moabites (26 Occurrences)
... 8:2). On the division of the kingdom between Rehoboam and Jeroboam the latter probably
obtained possession of Moab (1 Kings 12:20), but it revolted and Omri ...
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Ashkelon (12 Occurrences)
... It revolted against Rameses II and was subdued, and we have mention of
it as being under the rule of Assyria. Tiglath-pileser III ...
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Esarhaddon (3 Occurrences)
... Sidon having revolted against Assyria, Esarhaddon laid siege to the city,
which after three years was finally captured and destroyed. ...
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Rely (31 Occurrences)
... Now on whom dost thou rely, that thou hast revolted against me? (DBY NAS RSV). ... Now
on whom dost thou rely, that thou hast revolted against me? (DBY NAS RSV). ...
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Jehoram (27 Occurrences)
... Ramah, and obliged to return to Jezreel (2 Kings 8:29; 9:14, 15), and soon after
the army proclaimed their leader Jehu king of Israel, and revolted from their ...
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