JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1978 Question 19

Question 19

Punishment and Hope

Jeremiah the Prophet

  1. A.encouraged Zedekiah to rebel against Babylon
  2. B.promised deliverance from the King of Babylon
  3. C.told Zedekiah to submit to the king of Babylon
  4. D.advised Zedekiah to make an alliance with other kings
  5. E.told Zedekiah to flee.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (told Zedekiah to submit to the king of Babylon)

Explanation

Jeremiah told Zedekiah to bring his neck under the yoke of the king of Babylon and live (Jeremiah 27:12).