JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1988 Question 2

Question 2

The Patriarchs

'Two nations' in Rebekah's womb refers to the

  1. A.Ammonites and Moabites
  2. B.Moabites and Edomites
  3. C.Edomites and Israelites
  4. D.Israelites and Ishmaelites.
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Answer: C (Edomites and Israelites)

Explanation

The twins were Esau, father of the Edomites, and Jacob (Israel), father of the Israelites (Genesis 25:23–26).