JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1990 Question 23

Question 23

Concern for Judah

Who was the last king of Judah that suffered at the hands of Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon?

  1. A.Jehoiakim
  2. B.Manasseh
  3. C.Jehoiachin
  4. D.Zedekiah.
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Answer: D (Zedekiah.)

Explanation

Zedekiah was Judah's last king. Nebuchadnezzar killed his sons before his eyes, blinded him and took him to Babylon (2 Kings 25:6–7).