JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2001 Question 14

Question 14

Concern for Judah

When the Babylonians captured King Zedekiah, they

  1. A.killed him immediately
  2. B.put out his eyes
  3. C.assaulted his wives in his presence
  4. D.took his sons to Babylon.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (put out his eyes)

Explanation

The Babylonians killed Zedekiah's sons before his eyes, then put out his eyes and took him in chains to Babylon (2 Kings 25:7).