JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2013 Question 25

Question 25

Punishment and Hope

According to Jeremiah, the people of Israel were in exile because of their

  1. A.maltreatment of the poor.
  2. B.unfaithfulness and faithlessness.
  3. C.impatience and immorality.
  4. D.rebellion against Nebuchadnezzar.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (unfaithfulness and faithlessness.)

Explanation

Jeremiah repeatedly calls Israel “faithless” for forsaking the LORD and serving other gods, and says that is why they would serve strangers in a foreign land (Jeremiah 3:6-10; 5:19).