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JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2001 Question 5

Question 5

Solomon and the Divided Kingdom

King Rehoboam refused to take the counsel of the elders because

  1. A.it was wrong counsel
  2. B.he was afraid of the outcome of their counsel
  3. C.it was a turn of affairs brought about by the LORD
  4. D.he was stubborn.
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Answer: C (it was a turn of affairs brought about by the LORD)

Explanation

The Bible says the king did not listen to the people because it was a turn of affairs brought about by the LORD, to fulfil Ahijah's prophecy (1 Kings 12:15).