JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2003 Question 24

Question 24

Concern for Judah

Zedekiah, the king of Judah, was captured by the army of the Chaldeans

  1. A.at Riblah
  2. B.in the plains of Jericho
  3. C.at Arabah
  4. D.on the outskirts of Jerusalem.
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Answer: B (in the plains of Jericho)

Explanation

Zedekiah fled but the Chaldeans overtook him in the plains of Jericho (2 Kings 25:5); he was then taken to Riblah to be judged.