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JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1989 Question 14

Question 14

Joshua and the Judges

Gideon was also called Jerubbaal because he

  1. A.pulled down the altar of Baal and cut down the Asherah beside it
  2. B.led the Israelites against the Midianites who were Baal worshippers
  3. C.turned Israel away from Baal worship
  4. D.tested God.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (pulled down the altar of Baal and cut down the Asherah beside it)

Explanation

After Gideon pulled down his father's altar of Baal, he was called Jerubbaal, 'Let Baal contend against him' (Judges 6:28–32).