JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1986 Question 20

Question 20

Solomon and the Divided Kingdom

Which of these kings did not assassinate his predecessor but was assassinated by his successor?

  1. A.Shallum
  2. B.Pekah
  3. C.Hoshea.
  4. D.Pekahiah.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Pekahiah.)

Explanation

Pekahiah succeeded his father Menahem peacefully but was killed by Pekah. Shallum, Pekah and Hoshea all killed the king before them (2 Kings 15).