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JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1984 Question 17

Question 17

Parental Responsibility

Hannah prayed to God at Shiloh for a son because

  1. A.Elkanah hated her for being barren
  2. B.Peninnah provoked her sorely
  3. C.she had sinned against the Lord
  4. D.she had only daughters
  5. E.she wanted her son to succeed Eli.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Peninnah provoked her sorely)

Explanation

Hannah was childless and her rival Peninnah provoked her sorely year after year, so she wept and prayed for a son at Shiloh (1 Samuel 1:6–11).