JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2005 Question 29

Question 29

The Supremacy of God

'"So may the gods do to me, and more also, if I do not make your life as the life of one of them by this time tomorrow."'
What did Elijah do after receiving this message?

  1. A.He was afraid, arose and ran for his life.
  2. B.He went a day's journey into the wilderness.
  3. C.He girded up his loins and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.
  4. D.He went and hid himself in a cave.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (He was afraid, arose and ran for his life.)

Explanation

When Jezebel sent this threat, Elijah was afraid and arose and went for his life (1 Kings 19:2–3); the journey into the wilderness came after.