JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1988 Question 24

Question 24

Solomon and the Divided Kingdom

To whom did God promise to give the kingdom after Solomon's heart turned away from the Lord?

  1. A.Rehoboam
  2. B.Ahijah
  3. C.Jeroboam
  4. D.Jehoram.
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Answer: C (Jeroboam)

Explanation

Through the prophet Ahijah, God promised Jeroboam ten tribes of Solomon's kingdom (1 Kings 11:29–31).