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JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2009 Question 46

Question 46

Concern for Judah

In addition to the declaration of freedom to the exiles in Babylon, King Cyrus ordered for

  1. A.free will offering for the house of God in Jerusalem
  2. B.the release of Jewish slaves in the empire
  3. C.security check on the Jews before departure
  4. D.support from craftsmen in Babylon.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (free will offering for the house of God in Jerusalem)

Explanation

Besides letting the exiles go home, Cyrus's decree asked for freewill offerings for the house of God in Jerusalem (Ezra 1:4).