JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2002 Question 2

Question 2

Solomon and the Divided Kingdom

The consequence of King Solomon's failure to keep the LORD's commandment was

  1. A.the disloyalty of his subjects
  2. B.the rebellion of the vassal states against his rule
  3. C.the loss of God's favour
  4. D.God's promise to tear away part of the Kingdom.
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Answer: D (God's promise to tear away part of the Kingdom.)

Explanation

Because Solomon followed other gods, the LORD said He would tear the kingdom from him, leaving one tribe to his son for David's sake (1 Kings 11:11-13).