JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1987 Question 1

Question 1

The Patriarchs

'Our sister, be the mother of thousands and ten thousands; and may your descendants possess the gate of those who hate them!' Who was the sister?

  1. A.Rachel
  2. B.Rebekah
  3. C.Hannah
  4. D.Peninah
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Rebekah)

Explanation

Rebekah's family blessed her with these words as she left to marry Isaac (Genesis 24:60).