JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1978 Question 7

Question 7

The Patriarchs

Who sold his birthright for a plate of pottage?

  1. A.Daniel
  2. B.Esau
  3. C.Jacob
  4. D.Nathaniel
  5. E.Adam.
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Answer: B (Esau)

Explanation

Esau came in hungry from the field and sold his birthright to Jacob for bread and lentil stew (Genesis 25:29–34).