JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1978 Question 44

Question 44

Concern for Judah

The King of Persia who made it possible for the return of the exiles from Babylon was

  1. A.Darius
  2. B.Cyrus
  3. C.Zechariah
  4. D.Zerubbabel
  5. E.Jeshua.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Cyrus)

Explanation

Cyrus king of Persia issued the decree letting the Jews return to rebuild the temple (Ezra 1:1–4).