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JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2008 Question 23

Question 23

Moses and the Exodus

When the Israelites left Egypt, God did not let them use the shorter route through the land of the Philistines because

  1. A.the Philistines were waiting in ambush for them
  2. B.they might go back if they faced war
  3. C.He wanted to confuse the Egyptian king
  4. D.He wanted them to suffer and appreciate Him.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (they might go back if they faced war)

Explanation

God said, 'Lest the people repent when they see war, and return to Egypt', so He led them round by the wilderness (Exodus 13:17-18).