WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2004 Question 12

Question 12

Greed and Its Effects

The snatching of Naboth's vineyard by Ahab and Jezebel amounted to

  1. A.murder and covetousness.
  2. B.cheating and falsehood.
  3. C.hatred and stealing.
  4. D.greed and insincerity.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (murder and covetousness.)

Explanation

Ahab coveted the vineyard and Jezebel had Naboth killed; Elijah said, "Have you killed, and also taken possession?" (1 Kings 21:19).