JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2006 Question 45

Question 45

Solomon and the Divided Kingdom

Solomon attempted to kill Jeroboam because Jeroboam

  1. A.was more popular than him
  2. B.was not faithful as the officer in charge of labour
  3. C.did not report what was prophesied concerning him
  4. D.was a threat to the throne
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (was a threat to the throne)

Explanation

Ahijah prophesied that Jeroboam would rule ten tribes, so Solomon saw him as a threat and sought to kill him (1 Kings 11:29–40).