WAEC Christian Religious Studies 1993 Question 5

Question 5

David

Which of the following actions shows that King David was a man after God's own heart? He

  1. A.laid in ambush against Saul in the wilderness of Ziph
  2. B.attacked Saul's camp secretly when his spies gave him useful information
  3. C.ordered Abishai to slay Saul in his sleep.
  4. D.rejected the suggestion to slay Saul
  5. E.stealthily removed Saul's spear and water jar.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (rejected the suggestion to slay Saul)

Explanation

David refused to let Abishai kill Saul, the Lord's anointed, leaving him to God (1 Samuel 26:8-11).