WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2009 Question 22

Question 22

Concern for Judah

The first batch of Jewish exiles to rebuild the temple was under the leadership of

  1. A.Joshua.
  2. B.Hanani.
  3. C.Sheshbazzar.
  4. D.Zerubabel.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Sheshbazzar.)

Explanation

Cyrus gave the temple vessels to Sheshbazzar, prince of Judah, who brought the first exiles up and laid the foundation (Ezra 1:8-11; 5:14-16).