JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1985 Question 21

Question 21

Solomon and the Divided Kingdom

Which prophet encouraged Jeroboam I to revolt at the initial stage?

  1. A.Micaiah
  2. B.Jeremiah
  3. C.Nathan
  4. D.Ahijah
  5. E.Joel.
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Answer: D (Ahijah)

Explanation

Ahijah of Shiloh tore his new garment into twelve pieces and gave Jeroboam ten, promising him ten tribes (1 Kings 11:29–31).