JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2011 Question 11

Question 11

David

“Do not destroy him; for who can stretch out his hand on the LORD'S anointed, and be guiltless?”
In the statement above, David was acknowledging God's role in

  1. A.Abishai's command
  2. B.Saul's leadership
  3. C.Samuel's priesthood
  4. D.Elijah's prophethood.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Saul's leadership)

Explanation

David refused to let Abishai kill Saul because God had anointed Saul as king (1 Samuel 26:9). He respected that God had placed Saul in leadership.