JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1978 Question 3

Question 3

Solomon and the Divided Kingdom

Which of the following people was one of the most outstanding Kings of Israel after the division of the Kingdom?

  1. A.King Herod
  2. B.Pharaoh
  3. C.Sennacherib
  4. D.Jeroboam
  5. E.Tiglath - Pileser.
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Answer: D (Jeroboam)

Explanation

Jeroboam became the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel when the kingdom split after Solomon. The others were not kings of Israel.