JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2005 Question 26

Question 26

Religious Reforms

What did King Josiah do to the idolatrous priests of Judah?

  1. A.He sent all of them on exile.
  2. B.He killed all of them
  3. C.He demoted all of them
  4. D.He deposed all of them.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (He deposed all of them.)

Explanation

2 Kings 23:5 says Josiah deposed (removed from office) the idolatrous priests whom the kings of Judah had ordained.