JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1985 Question 16

Question 16

Parental Responsibility

Samuel's sons were rejected as judges because

  1. A.they were wicked
  2. B.they were not from the royal family
  3. C.they perverted justice and took bribes
  4. D.they were too ignorant
  5. E.the Israelites wanted to be like other people who had kings.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (they perverted justice and took bribes)

Explanation

Samuel's sons 'took bribes and perverted justice', so the elders asked for a king instead (1 Samuel 8:3–5).