JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2013 Question 12

Question 12

Solomon and the Divided Kingdom

Solomon's wisdom surpassed the wisdom of all the people of the East and all wisdom of Egypt because he

  1. A.judged difficult cases.
  2. B.got his wisdom from God.
  3. C.prayed and fasted daily.
  4. D.employed the service of seers.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (got his wisdom from God.)

Explanation

“God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding beyond measure”, so it was greater than all the wisdom of the East and of Egypt (1 Kings 4:29-30).