JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1981 Question 11

Question 11

Saul and the Monarchy

One of the following people buried Saul and his sons. The

  1. A.Moabites
  2. B.inhabitants of Jabesh Gilead
  3. C.Philistines
  4. D.relations of Saul
  5. E.people of Jerusalem.
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Answer: B (inhabitants of Jabesh Gilead)

Explanation

The men of Jabesh-gilead took the bodies of Saul and his sons from the wall of Beth-shan and buried them (1 Samuel 31:11–13).