JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2001 Question 24

Question 24

Concern for Judah

In his effort to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem, Nehemiah prayed against the insults of

  1. A.Nebuchadnezzer and Tobiah
  2. B.Amon and Shallum
  3. C.Tobiah and Sanballat
  4. D.Geshem and Hulda.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Tobiah and Sanballat)

Explanation

Sanballat and Tobiah mocked the builders, and Nehemiah prayed, 'Hear, O our God, for we are despised; turn back their taunt upon their own heads' (Nehemiah 4:1-4).