JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1992 Question 14

Question 14

Saul and the Monarchy

The prophets whom Saul met at Gibeath-elohim as a confirmation that the LORD had anointed him to rule over God's people, were

  1. A.false prophets
  2. B.ecstatic prophets
  3. C.court prophets
  4. D.classical prophets.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (ecstatic prophets)

Explanation

Saul met a band of prophets prophesying with music; the Spirit came on him and he prophesied with them (1 Samuel 10:5–10). These were ecstatic prophets.