JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1982 Question 19

Question 19

Parental Responsibility

How did Samuel judge Israel?

  1. A.He went on circuit annually
  2. B.He stayed at Shiloh
  3. C.People came to him at Gilgal
  4. D.People came to him at Ramah, his home.
  5. E.He appointed representatives everywhere
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (He went on circuit annually)

Explanation

Samuel went on a circuit year by year to Bethel, Gilgal and Mizpah, judging Israel in all these places, then returned to Ramah (1 Samuel 7:15–17).