JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1999 Question 18

Question 18

Concern for Judah

As Nehemiah embarked on reconstruction of Jerusalem, he faced threats and opposition from

  1. A.Lacrit and Malchijah
  2. B.Artaxerxes and Darius
  3. C.Shadrach and Abednego
  4. D.Sanballat and Tobiah.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Sanballat and Tobiah.)

Explanation

Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the Ammonite mocked and opposed the rebuilding (Nehemiah 2:19; 4:1–8).