JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2008 Question 40

Question 40

Concern for Judah

When King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon besieged Jerusalem, Jehoiachin, the king of Judah reacted by

  1. A.surrendering himself, his mother and servants
  2. B.escaping by the help of his guards
  3. C.mobilizing all his forces to fight back
  4. 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).