JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2000 Question 4

Question 4

Saul and the Monarchy

One of the consequences of Saul's disobedience was that

  1. A.the Philistines killed him
  2. B.he killed himself
  3. C.the Amalekites killed him
  4. D.his armour bearer killed him.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (he killed himself)

Explanation

Saul was rejected for his disobedience and died at Mount Gilboa. Badly wounded and with his armour-bearer refusing to kill him, he fell on his own sword (1 Samuel 31:4).