# rebellion is like the sin of divination

The abstract noun "rebellion" can be translated with a verb. Alternate translation: "to rebel is as sinful as practicing divination" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])

# stubbornness is like wickedness and iniquity

The abstract noun "stubbornness" can be translated with a verb and the abstract noun "wickedness" can be translated as an adjective. Alternate translation: "being stubborn is as bad as doing wicked things and practicing iniquity" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])

# the word of Yahweh

"Yahweh's message" or "Yahweh's command"

# rejected you from being king

"decided that you will no longer be king"