JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2006 Question 33

Question 33

Parental Responsibility

The man who first saw Absalom hanging did not kill him because he was

  1. A.not armed enough to do so
  2. B.afraid of Absalom's army
  3. C.met by the Commander-in-Chief of David's army
  4. D.aware that David did not want Absalom killed
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (aware that David did not want Absalom killed)

Explanation

The man told Joab he had heard the king command, 'For my sake protect the young man Absalom' (2 Samuel 18:12).