JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1981 Question 1

Question 1

David

Why was Saul pleased when he was told that his daughter, Michal, was in love with David?

  1. A.Michal was already getting too old to marry
  2. B.Jonathan, David's friend, was Michal's brother.
  3. C.He would get a handsome marriage present from David
  4. D.He thought that Michal might be a snare for David.
  5. E.He would send David to destroy the Philistines.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (He thought that Michal might be a snare for David.)

Explanation

Saul thought, 'Let me give her to him, that she may be a snare for him', hoping David would die fighting the Philistines (1 Samuel 18:20–21).