WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2007 Question 14

Question 14

Concern for Judah

Nehemiah and the returned exiles were able to rebuild the city walls because they

  1. A.received the cooperation of non-Jewish leaders
  2. B.stood firm and trusted God in the face of all odds
  3. C.sent spies to monitor their enemies' plans.
  4. D.had sufficient men and materials.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (stood firm and trusted God in the face of all odds)

Explanation

Despite opposition from Sanballat and Tobiah, the builders prayed, stood guard and trusted God, finishing in 52 days (Nehemiah 4:9, 14-20; 6:15-16).