JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1982 Question 25

Question 25

Concern for Judah

Who was appointed governor of Judea by King Nebuchadnezzar?

  1. A.Jehoiachin
  2. B.Nebuzaradan
  3. C.Shepatiah
  4. D.Shelemiah
  5. E.Gedaliah
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Answer: E (Gedaliah)

Explanation

After destroying Jerusalem, Nebuchadnezzar made Gedaliah son of Ahikam governor over the people left in Judah (2 Kings 25:22).