JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1980 Question 25

Question 25

Religious Reforms

Who ran to Prophet Isaiah for prayers when the Assyrians threatened?

  1. A.Ahab.
  2. B.Hezekiah
  3. C.Josiah
  4. D.Manasseh
  5. E.Rabshakeh
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Hezekiah)

Explanation

When Sennacherib's army threatened Jerusalem, King Hezekiah sent to Isaiah asking him to pray (2 Kings 19:1–4).