JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1981 Question 24

Question 24

David

One of the greatest achievements of David as king over Israel was his capture of Jerusalem for the purpose of

  1. A.making the Jebusites respect him
  2. B.making it his political and religious centre
  3. C.avenging the death of his best friend, Jonathan
  4. D.hiding from the giant Goliath
  5. E.providing shelter for his subjects
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (making it his political and religious centre)

Explanation

David made Jerusalem his capital and brought the ark there, making it the political and religious centre of Israel (2 Samuel 5–6).