JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1980 Question 4

Question 4

The Patriarchs

At the bank of the River Jabbok the name of .... was changed to Israel.

  1. A.Isaac
  2. B.Nebuchadnezzar
  3. C.Jacob
  4. D.Judah
  5. E.Esau.
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Answer: C (Jacob)

Explanation

Jacob wrestled with the man at the ford of the Jabbok and was renamed Israel (Genesis 32:22–28).