JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1998 Question 8

Question 8

David

Why did David spare the life of King Saul at Ziph?

  1. A.Saul was anointed by God
  2. B.Saul was a fellow Israelite
  3. C.He did not want to shed blood
  4. D.He was Saul's son in-law.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Saul was anointed by God)

Explanation

David said, 'who can put forth his hand against the LORD's anointed, and be guiltless?' (1 Samuel 26:9).