JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2011 Question 17

Question 17

Concern for Judah

During Jehoiakim's reign, Judah was destroyed as punishment for Manasseh's sin of

  1. A.keeping Temple prostitutes in the land
  2. B.defiling the vessels in the Temple
  3. C.offering unaceptable sacrifice
  4. D.shedding innocent blood.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (shedding innocent blood.)

Explanation

2 Kings 24:3-4 says the raids on Judah came for Manasseh's sins, especially the innocent blood he filled Jerusalem with, which the LORD would not pardon.