Question 8
Greed and Its EffectsWhich of the following was the immediate consequence of Ahab's greed on the house of Omri?
- A.The house of Omri borke into two factions
- B.Elijah pronounced famine on Israel.
- C.Omri's dynasty was taken into exile
- D.There was war between the house of Omri and Judah
- E.There was a total destruction of Omri's dynasty.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: E (There was a total destruction of Omri's dynasty.)
Explanation
After Naboth's murder Elijah announced that God would utterly sweep away Ahab's house (1 Kings 21:21-22), which Jehu carried out (2 Kings 10:11, 17).