JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2000 Question 11

Question 11

Saul and the Monarchy

The LORD sent Samuel to Saul to go and destroy the Amalekites because

  1. A.they opposed Israel on their way out of Egypt
  2. B.they were idolaters
  3. C.they disobeyed God
  4. D.their land had been given to Israel after the battle.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (they opposed Israel on their way out of Egypt)

Explanation

God said He would punish Amalek for opposing Israel on the way when they came up out of Egypt (1 Samuel 15:2).