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JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1991 Question 25

Question 25

Baptism and Temptation of Jesus

King Herod granted the request of the daughter of Herodias by beheading John the Baptist because

  1. A.the king was impressed by the way she danced
  2. B.John the Baptist opposed this king's love affairs with Herodias
  3. C.Herod was bound by oath and personal integrity
  4. D.Herod was anxious to see John the Baptist dead.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Herod was bound by oath and personal integrity)

Explanation

Herod was sorry, but because of his oaths and his guests he did not want to break his word, so he had John beheaded (Mark 6:26–27).