JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1983 Question 16

Question 16

The Patriarchs

The one who was to be the wife of Isaac was known

  1. A.by her coming to the well to draw water
  2. B.because she was a descendant of Abraham's brother
  3. C.because she said "Drink, and I will water your camels"
  4. D.because her name was Rebecca
  5. E.by her height and beauty.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (because she said "Drink, and I will water your camels")

Explanation

Abraham's servant prayed that the right girl would offer water to him and his camels; Rebekah did exactly that (Genesis 24:14, 18–19).