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JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1985 Question 17

Question 17

Saul and the Monarchy

God took the Kingdom from Saul because he

  1. A.was not strong enough
  2. B.did not offer sacrifices to the Lord
  3. C.disobeyed the Lord by offering burnt sacrifices himself
  4. D.was arrogant
  5. E.had consulted soothsayers.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (disobeyed the Lord by offering burnt sacrifices himself)

Explanation

At Gilgal Saul offered the burnt offering himself instead of waiting for Samuel; Samuel said his kingdom would not continue (1 Samuel 13:8–14).