GCE Christian Religious Studies 1990 Question 3

Question 3

The Patriarchs

'Two nations are in your womb'. The two nations referred to are

  1. A.Moab and Israel
  2. B.Moab and Edom
  3. C.Edom and Israel
  4. D.Moab and Canaan
  5. E.Israel and Syria.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Edom and Israel)

Explanation

Rebekah's twins were Esau, father of Edom, and Jacob, who became Israel (Genesis 25:23-26; 36:1).