JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2003 Question 9

Question 9

Saul and the Monarchy

Why did Saul tell the Kenites to go away from among the Amalekites?

  1. A.God did not tell him to destroy the Kenites
  2. B.Saul married from the Kenites
  3. C.The Kenites showed kindness to Israel
  4. D.The Kenites had blood covenant with Israel.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (The Kenites showed kindness to Israel)

Explanation

Saul told the Kenites to depart because they had shown kindness to the Israelites when they came out of Egypt (1 Samuel 15:6).