JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2005 Question 43

Question 43

Parental Responsibility

Joab and his soldiers entered the city quietly after defeating their enemy because

  1. A.Absalom and his soldiers were defeated
  2. B.of the shameful death of Absalom
  3. C.the king was grieving for his son
  4. D.the king was annoyed with them.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (the king was grieving for his son)

Explanation

Because David was mourning for Absalom, the victory turned into mourning and the people stole into the city as if ashamed (2 Samuel 19:1–3).