JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1990 Question 22

Question 22

Religious Reforms

Manasseh did what was evil in the sight of the Lord because he

  1. A.married foreign women
  2. B.persecuted the prophets of Yahweh
  3. C.encouraged idol worship
  4. D.waged wars against the people of God.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (encouraged idol worship)

Explanation

Manasseh rebuilt the high places, set up altars to Baal and an Asherah, and worshipped the stars (2 Kings 21:2–7).