JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2004 Question 19

Question 19

Moses and the Exodus

God did not lead the Israelites by the way of the land of the Philistines although that was near because

  1. A.He wanted them to learn through hardship in the wilderness
  2. B.the Egyptians would have overtaken them
  3. C.they were afraid of the Philistines
  4. D.He did not want them to see war and return to Egypt.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (He did not want them to see war and return to Egypt.)

Explanation

Exodus 13:17: God said, "Lest the people repent when they see war, and return to Egypt."