WAEC Christian Religious Studies 1996 Question 7

Question 7

David

Abner transferred his loyalty from the house of Saul to that of David because

  1. A.Ishbosheth threatened to remove him as commander
  2. B.Ishbosheth charged him with a fault concerning a woman
  3. C.Saul's house had no legitimate successor
  4. D.it was the wish of his people
  5. E.David invited Abner.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Ishbosheth charged him with a fault concerning a woman)

Explanation

Ishbosheth accused Abner over Saul's concubine Rizpah; Abner was angry and went over to David (2 Samuel 3:7-12).