JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2021 Question 10

Question 10

Parental Responsibility

The sons of Samuel were rejected as judges because

  1. A.They were not from the royal family
  2. B.They were wicked
  3. C.They were too ignorant
  4. D.They perverted justice and took bribes
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (They perverted justice and took bribes)

Explanation

Samuel's sons "turned aside after gain; they took bribes and perverted justice", so the elders asked for a king (1 Samuel 8:3–5).