JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1988 Question 21

Question 21

Saul and the Monarchy

'Then Saul fell at once full length upon the ground, filled with fear because of the words of Samuel; and there was no strength in him....'This happened when Samuel

  1. A.rebuked Saul for sparing Agag
  2. B.told Saul that God had rejected him and had chosen David to be king
  3. C.condemned Saul for offering sacrifice before his arrival
  4. D.was invoked from the dead.
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Answer: D (was invoked from the dead.)

Explanation

This happened at Endor, when the medium called up Samuel from the dead and he foretold Saul's defeat and death (1 Samuel 28:11–20).