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Treason
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The Bible recounts a number of instances of rebellion and regicide (as in II Samuel 18.14; II Kings 11.1). The imposition of the death penalty for disobedience to the king is based upon the declaration made by the people to Joshua that whoever rebelled against his word should be put to death (Joshua 1.18). Rabbinic law has transferred rights previously enjoyed by the king to the state. ... log in or subscribe to read full text
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