JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1986 Question 23

Question 23

Concern for Judah

Who was that Egyptian king who not only made Eliakim king of Judah but changed Eliakim's name to Jehoiakim?

  1. A.So
  2. B.Neco
  3. C.Shishak
  4. D.Hophra.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Neco)

Explanation

Pharaoh Neco removed Jehoahaz, made his brother Eliakim king and renamed him Jehoiakim (2 Kings 23:34).