WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2000 Question 6

Question 6

Solomon and the Divided Kingdom

Solomon told Hiram, king of Tyre, that he had decided to build a temple for the Lord because he

  1. A.had enjoyed peace and all good things
  2. B.wanted more blessings from the Lord
  3. C.wanted to force Hiram to supply the building materials
  4. D.had married Hiram's daughter.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (had enjoyed peace and all good things)

Explanation

Solomon said God had given him rest on every side with no adversary, so he purposed to build the house (1 Kings 5:4-5).