JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2012 Question 17

Question 17

Concern for Judah

Ezra was able to gain favour before the king of Persia because

  1. A.he was a scribe and the King's friend
  2. B.he was skilled in the law of Moses
  3. C.the hand of the LORD was upon him
  4. D.Aaron was his great-grand father.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (the hand of the LORD was upon him)

Explanation

Ezra 7:6 says the king granted him all he asked “for the hand of the LORD his God was upon him”.