WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2002 Question 9

Question 9

Concern for Judah

The destruction of Jerusalem in 586 B.C was sequel to the

  1. A.dethronement of Jehoahaz by Pharaoh Neco
  2. B.surrender of Jehoiakim to Nebuchadnezzar
  3. C.rebellion of Zedekiah against the Babylonian lordship
  4. D.intervention of Syria in Judah's affairs
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Answer: C (rebellion of Zedekiah against the Babylonian lordship)

Explanation

"Zedekiah rebelled against the king of Babylon", who besieged and destroyed Jerusalem (2 Kings 24:20–25:10).