JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1986 Question 11

Question 11

Joshua and the Judges

Who asked this question? 'Which is better for you that all seventy of the sons of Jerubbaal rule over you, or that one rule over you?'

  1. A.Abimelech
  2. B.Ahimelech
  3. C.Jotham
  4. D.Elimelech.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Abimelech)

Explanation

Abimelech, Gideon's son, asked the men of Shechem this to win their support before he killed his seventy brothers (Judges 9:2).