JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2009 Question 37

Question 37

Concern for Judah

When King Nebuchadnezzar besieged Judah, he took away all classes of people but spared the

  1. A.poorest people of the land
  2. B.palace guards
  3. C.children and the aged
  4. D.priests and prophets.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (poorest people of the land)

Explanation

2 Kings 24:14 says Nebuchadnezzar carried away all Jerusalem; none remained except the poorest people of the land.