JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1981 Question 27

Question 27

Trial and Death of Jesus

When Herod saw Jesus he was very glad because

  1. A.he thought that Jesus was John the Baptist raised from the dead
  2. B.he had wanted to punish Jesus for calling him a fox
  3. C.he had long desired to see him
  4. D.he thought his rival king had been arrested at last
  5. E.he believed that Jesus would tell him about the kingdom of God.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (he had long desired to see him)

Explanation

Herod was very glad, 'for he had long desired to see him', hoping to see a sign (Luke 23:8).