WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2007 Question 13

Question 13

Religious Reforms

Josiah's immediate reaction to the words of Huldah the prophetess was

  1. A.ordering the immediate repair of the temple
  2. B.payment of salary arrears to temple workers
  3. C.restoration of his allegiance to the covenant
  4. D.reading of the book of the law.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (reading of the book of the law.)

Explanation

After Huldah's message Josiah gathered the people and read to them all the words of the book of the covenant (2 Kings 23:1-2).