WAEC Christian Religious Studies 1988 Question 9

Question 9

Concern for Judah

When Nebuchadnezzar overran Jerusalem, he spared the

  1. A.Temple
  2. B.Children of the King
  3. C.Poorest of the people
  4. D.Wealthy men
  5. E.King.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Poorest of the people)

Explanation

The Babylonians burnt the temple and carried the people away, but left some of the poorest of the land to be vinedressers and farmers (2 Kings 25:12).