JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1992 Question 18

Question 18

Solomon and the Divided Kingdom

Solomon could devote his attention to the building of the house of the LORD because

  1. A.of the supplies from the Queen of Sheba
  2. B.of Hiram's co-operation
  3. C.there was neither adversary nor misfortune
  4. D.of David's purchase of the site for the building.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (there was neither adversary nor misfortune)

Explanation

Solomon told Hiram that God had given him rest on every side, with ‘neither adversary nor misfortune’, so he could build the temple (1 Kings 5:4–5).