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JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1984 Question 18

Question 18

Saul and the Monarchy

God pronounced utter destruction on the Amalekites because

  1. A.they were hostile to the Kenites who lived among them
  2. B.they were hostile neighbours of Israel like the Philistines
  3. C.Saul desired to acquire the Amalekite territory
  4. D.they apposed Israel on their way from Egypt to the Promised Land
  5. E.God wanted to wipe out every element of Baal worship in Canaan.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (they apposed Israel on their way from Egypt to the Promised Land)

Explanation

God told Saul to destroy Amalek for opposing Israel 'on the way, when they came up out of Egypt' (1 Samuel 15:2–3).