WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2005 Question 11

Question 11

Concern for Judah

The remote cause of the fall of Jerusalem was

  1. A.Josiah's death at the battle of Megiddo
  2. B.the military might of Israel's enemies
  3. C.the sins of Manasseh, the king
  4. D.Judah's withholding of tribute to Nebuchadnezzar
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (the sins of Manasseh, the king)

Explanation

Judah fell "for the sins of Manasseh, according to all that he had done" (2 Kings 24:3-4; 23:26).