JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2001 Question 26

Question 26

Religious Reforms

King Josiah defiled Topheth which was in the valley of the sons of Hinnom during his reform in Israel so that

  1. A.no one might sacrifice human beings again to Molech
  2. B.he might pull down Topheth and break Molech into pieces
  3. C.he might revive the worship of the sun god
  4. D.no one would worship Molech.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (no one might sacrifice human beings again to Molech)

Explanation

Josiah defiled Topheth so that no one might burn his son or daughter as an offering to Molech (2 Kings 23:10).