JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1986 Question 22

Question 22

Religious Reforms

To whom does this refer? He burned his son as an offering, and practised soothsaying and augury, and dealt with mediums and with wizards. He did much evil in the sight of the Lord, provoking him to anger.

  1. A.Hezekiah
  2. B.Manasseh
  3. C.Josiah
  4. D.Jehoiakim.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Manasseh)

Explanation

This describes King Manasseh of Judah, the most wicked king of Judah (2 Kings 21:6).