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JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1988 Question 41

Question 41

Jesus and the Religious Leaders

When the Pharisees accused Jesus' disciples of plucking heads of grain on the Sabbath, Jesus referred them to what David did during the high priesthood of

  1. A.Nathan
  2. B.Zadok
  3. C.Ahimelech
  4. D.Abiathar.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Abiathar.)

Explanation

In Mark 2:26 Jesus says David entered the house of God 'when Abiathar was high priest' and ate the holy bread. (1 Samuel 21 names the priest at Nob as Ahimelech, Abiathar's father.)