WAEC Christian Religious Studies 1994 Question 3

Question 3

Moses and the Exodus

Which of the following officials were charged by Pharaoh to kill the Hebrew male children?

  1. A.Egyptian physicians
  2. B.Egyptian taskmasters
  3. C.Hebrew midwives
  4. D.Egyptian soldiers
  5. E.Hebrew physicians.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Hebrew midwives)

Explanation

Pharaoh told the Hebrew midwives Shiphrah and Puah to kill every Hebrew baby boy (Exodus 1:15-16).