JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1995 Question 7

Question 7

Moses and the Exodus

When the Hebrews left Egypt, God did not lead them by the way of the land of the Philistines because

  1. A.it was far from Canaan
  2. B.He did not want them to see war and return to Egypt
  3. C.He wanted to test their faith
  4. D.the Hebrews went out of Egypt not equipped for war
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (He did not want them to see war and return to Egypt)

Explanation

God said the people might change their minds when they saw war and return to Egypt (Exodus 13:17).