JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2007 Question 27

Question 27

Solomon and the Divided Kingdom

In his dedication of the Temple, Solomon reminded God of His promise to David that

  1. A.his descendants would always be blessed with the fruit of the womb
  2. B.Israel would never be defeated in battle
  3. C.Israel would be in peace with Hiram of Tyre
  4. D.there would always be a person from David's line on the throne of Israel.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (there would always be a person from David's line on the throne of Israel.)

Explanation

1 Kings 8:25: Solomon recalls the promise 'There shall never fail you a man before me to sit upon the throne of Israel.'