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JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1983 Question 27

Question 27

Birth and Early Life of Jesus

Herod wanted to kill the child Jesus because

  1. A.he thought he would become a prophet
  2. B.he learnt that he was born King of the Jews
  3. C.the wise men worshipped Jesus
  4. D.he was born of the virgin
  5. E.he was born in a manger.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (he learnt that he was born King of the Jews)

Explanation

The wise men asked, 'Where is he who has been born king of the Jews?' Herod saw the child as a rival to his throne (Matthew 2:2–3, 16).