JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2001 Question 2

Question 2

Parental Responsibility

" The LORD give you children by this woman..."
Eli offered this prayer because of Hannah's

  1. A.loan of Samuel to the LORD
  2. B.faith in God
  3. C.love for the service of the LORD
  4. D.desire for more children from God.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (loan of Samuel to the LORD)

Explanation

Eli blessed Elkanah and Hannah with children 'for the loan which she lent to the LORD', that is, for giving Samuel to serve God (1 Samuel 2:20).