JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2009 Question 36

Question 36

Joshua and the Judges

What did Gideon call the altar which he built to the LORD?

  1. A.The LORD is merciful.
  2. B.The LORD is peace.
  3. C.Jehovah Jireh.
  4. D.The LORD is great.
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Answer: B (The LORD is peace.)

Explanation

After the angel's visit, Gideon built an altar at Ophrah and called it 'The LORD is peace' (Judges 6:24). 'Jehovah Jireh' was Abraham's name for Mount Moriah.