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JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1979 Question 10

Question 10

Joshua and the Judges

Gideon was called Jerubbaal because

  1. A.he broke down the altar of Baal
  2. B.he defeated the Midianites
  3. C.he sacrificed to Baal
  4. D.his father's name was Baal.
  5. E.the people did not like him.
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Answer: A (he broke down the altar of Baal)

Explanation

Gideon pulled down his father's altar of Baal, so he was called Jerubbaal, 'Let Baal contend against him' (Judges 6:28–32).