WAEC Christian Religious Studies 1999 Question 8

Question 8

David

When David learnt the child born to him by Bathsheba had died, he

  1. A.fasted and prayed for the dead
  2. B.tore his robe and dismissed his court
  3. C.anointed himself and worshipped the Lord
  4. D.sought Nathan's counsel on what to do next.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (anointed himself and worshipped the Lord)

Explanation

David arose, washed, anointed himself, changed his clothes and went into the house of the Lord to worship (2 Samuel 12:20).