Instances of: Abimelech's servants usurp a well of water, Gen. 21:25; 26:15-22. Jacob obtains his brother's birthright by unjust advantage, Gen. 25:29-33; steals his father's blessing, Gen. 27:6-29; Laban's flocks by skillful manipulation, Gen. 30:31-43. Rebekah's guile in Jacob's behalf, Gen. 27:6-17. Laban's treatment of Jacob, Gen. 29:21-30; 31:36-42. Rachel steals the household gods, Gen. 31:19. Simeon and Levi deceive the Shechemites, Gen. 34:15-31. Achan hides the wedge of gold and the Babylonish garment, Josh. 7:11-26. Micah steals eleven hundred pieces of silver, Judg. 17:2. Micah's priest steals his images, Judg. 18:14-21. Joab's guile in securing Absalom's return, 2 Sam. 14:2-20. Ahab usurps Naboth's vineyard, 1 Kin. 21:2-16. Judas' hypocritical sympathy for the poor, John 12:6. See Diplomacy; Hypocrisy; Injustice; Treason.