WAEC Christian Religious Studies 1993 Question 9

Question 9

Religious Reforms

King Josiah was commended by the Deuteronomic historians because he

  1. A.wrote a book of the law
  2. B.ordered the repair of temple in Jerusalem
  3. C.defended the King of Assyria against Egyptian attack
  4. D.built a new temple in Jerusalem
  5. E.directed Shaphan, his secretary to reorganize baalism in Israel.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (ordered the repair of temple in Jerusalem)

Explanation

Josiah did right in God's eyes and ordered the repair of the house of the Lord, during which the book of the law was found (2 Kings 22:2-8).