This is another story, that kind of sounds like present day governments.
Leaders fighting with other leaders.
Lower “leaders” fighting against “higher leaders”.
Remember, scripture teaches:
Be Subject to Government – (Romans 13:1-14)
So every single one in government, or in any position of leadership, has his or her responsibilities, not just “before man”, but most importantly, “before God” – who put them in those positions of leadership.
Sadly, rebellion happens – conflicts happen. And more people suffer because of it.
Korah’s Rebellion – (Numbers 16:1-50) KJV
And it all started with lies.
Report of the Spies – (Numbers 13:25-33) KJV
which caused:
The People Rebel – (Numbers 14:1-12) KJV
So those people who start these lies against any leader, were punished.
These days, some of these liars may “seem to get away with their lies” – but this will not be so, because God will make sure that they do not go unpunished.
And history has a way of repeating itself, if we do not learn from God’s instructions to “not bear false witness”.