JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1990 Question 21

Question 21

Religious Reforms

What was King Hezekiah's reaction to the letter of threat from the Assyrian king?

  1. A.he spread it before God in the temple and prayed
  2. B.he sent for his fellow kings to come and assist him
  3. C.he summoned his soldiers to fight the Assyrians
  4. D.he sent for the prophets for advice.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (he spread it before God in the temple and prayed)

Explanation

Hezekiah took the letter into the house of the Lord, spread it before the Lord and prayed (2 Kings 19:14–15).