JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1993 Question 5

Question 5

The Patriarchs

Why did Judah advise his brothers against shedding the blood of Joseph?

  1. A.he was afraid of blood
  2. B.Joseph was their brother.
  3. C.blood is life
  4. D.he wanted to raise some money by selling Joseph.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Joseph was their brother.)

Explanation

Judah said, ‘let not our hand be upon him, for he is our brother, our own flesh’ (Genesis 37:26–27).