WAEC Christian Religious Studies 1991 (August) Question 3

Question 3

Moses and the Exodus

'Who made you a prince and a judge over us?' This statement by the two Hebrews to Moses signifies the

  1. A.recognition of Moses' divine authority by the Hebrews
  2. B.recognition of Pharaoh's authority by the Hebrews
  3. C.rejection of Moses' leadership by his people.
  4. D.rejection of Moses as an Egyptian prince
  5. E.recognition of Moses as a prince and not a judge.
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Answer: C (rejection of Moses' leadership by his people.)

Explanation

When Moses tried to stop two Hebrews fighting, the one in the wrong rejected his authority with these words (Exodus 2:13-14).