JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1979 Question 19

Question 19

Solomon and the Divided Kingdom

'My father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpion'. Who said this?

  1. A.Solomon
  2. B.Jeroboam
  3. C.Rehoboam
  4. D.Absalom
  5. E.Adonijah.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Rehoboam)

Explanation

Rehoboam gave this harsh answer to the people, following his young advisers (1 Kings 12:14).