JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2013 Question 18

Question 18

Concern for Judah

The major reason God allowed the Babylonian attack on the city of Jerusalem was to

  1. A.restore the people of Judah and their leaders to the true worship of God.
  2. B.punish the people of Judah and their leaders for their sins.
  3. C.demonstrate the ability of God to deliver His people from captivity.
  4. D.set a trap for Babylonians and destroy them.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (punish the people of Judah and their leaders for their sins.)

Explanation

The Babylonian invasion came “because of the anger of the LORD” at Judah's sins, from Manasseh's time onward (2 Kings 24:3, 20).