'Above' in the Bible

"Get out of here! Get out!" Shimei yelled as he cursed. "You murderer! You who think you're above the law!

Absalom happened to run into David's soldiers. While Absalom was trying to get away on his mule, it ran under the thick branches of a giant oak tree, and Absalom's head got caught in the tree! As his mule ran out from under him, Absalom was left hanging above the ground.

delivering me from my enemies. You exalted me above those who rebelled against me, delivering me from violent men.