WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2000 Question 2

Question 2

Parental Responsibility

Eli, the priest of God in Shiloh died mainly because

  1. A.the priesthood would be taken away from his family
  2. B.the Ark of God was captured
  3. C.the Ark of God was destroyed
  4. D.his two sons were killed in battle.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (the Ark of God was captured)

Explanation

When the messenger mentioned that the ark of God was captured, Eli fell backward, broke his neck and died (1 Samuel 4:17-18).