JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1988 Question 20

Question 20

Parental Responsibility

Eli fell down and died because of the

  1. A.defeat of the Israelites
  2. B.behaviour of his delinquent children
  3. C.capture of the Ark of Covenant
  4. D.death of his two children.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (capture of the Ark of Covenant)

Explanation

1 Samuel 4:18: when the messenger mentioned that the Ark of God had been captured, Eli fell backward, broke his neck and died.