Another clue may come from the meaning of the name Zerubbabel: The name Zerubbabel consists of two parts. The second part of this name is obviously the same as the Hebrew word for Babel / Babylon. The origin of the first part is a bit of a mystery.
Insubordination is generally a punishable offense in hierarchical organizations which depend on people lower in the chain of command doing what they are expected to do.
Employers can and do terminate workers for acts of insubordination. If you refuse a task assignment, the employer has to demonstrate that you were issued a direct order and understood the request, according to a May 2012 BizFilings article. The employee must refuse the task assignment or fail to comply.