JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2012 Question 9

Question 9

Saul and the Monarchy

Saul was rejected as King over Israel because he disobeyed God's command to utterly destroy the

  1. A.Syrians
  2. B.Amalekites
  3. C.Philistines
  4. D.Assyrians.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Amalekites)

Explanation

Saul spared King Agag and the best animals of the Amalekites, so God rejected him as king (1 Samuel 15:3, 23).