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JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2014 Question 8

Question 8

David

David gave Uriah leave to go to his house and wash his feet in order to

  1. A.conceal his adultery with Bathsheba.
  2. B.find an excuse to charge him for desertion.
  3. C.give him time for relaxation.
  4. D.compensate him for fighting bravely for Israel.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (conceal his adultery with Bathsheba.)

Explanation

Bathsheba was pregnant by David, so David wanted Uriah to sleep with his wife and think the child was his own (2 Samuel 11:5-8).