JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1984 Question 22

Question 22

The Supremacy of God

'I have been very jealous for the Lord, the God of hosts, for the people of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I even I only, am left, and they seek my life to take it away'. This was said by

  1. A.Jeremiah before the Temple
  2. B.Elijah at a cave in Mount Carmel
  3. C.Moses at a cave in Mount Nebo
  4. D.Elisha at a cave in Mount Horeb.
  5. E.Elijah at a cave in Mount Horeb.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (Elijah at a cave in Mount Horeb.)

Explanation

Fleeing from Jezebel, Elijah went to Horeb, the mount of God, and said this from a cave (1 Kings 19:8–10).