WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2006 Question 10

Question 10

Solomon and the Divided Kingdom

God's punishment to King Solomon for idolatry was that all

  1. A.his wives and concubines would go to his enemies
  2. B.the tribes except Judah would be taken away from him
  3. C.his children and wives would go on exile
  4. D.the chambers of his palaces would be occupied by his enemies
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (the tribes except Judah would be taken away from him)

Explanation

God said He would tear the kingdom away, leaving only one tribe for David's sake (1 Kings 11:11-13).