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WAEC Christian Religious Studies 1992 Question 9

Question 9

Concern for Judah

Which of the following was Nehemiah's reaction when he received the situation report on Jerusalem and those that left him after the fall of the city? He

  1. A.left immediately for Jerusalem to rebuild the walls
  2. B.wrote to the Governor of the provinces beyond the river
  3. C.appealed to the King of Babylon to allow the exiles to return home
  4. D.wept, fasted and prayed for days
  5. E.could not stand before the king for several days.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (wept, fasted and prayed for days)

Explanation

When Nehemiah heard the report he sat down and wept, and mourned, fasted and prayed for days (Nehemiah 1:4).