Question 40
Concern for JudahWhen King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon besieged Jerusalem, Jehoiachin, the king of Judah reacted by
- A.surrendering himself, his mother and servants
- B.escaping by the help of his guards
- C.mobilizing all his forces to fight back
- D.sending for all the prophets in the land.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (surrendering himself, his mother and servants)
Explanation
Jehoiachin gave himself up to the king of Babylon together with his mother, servants, princes and palace officials (2 Kings 24:12).