WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2010 Question 12

Question 12

Solomon and the Divided Kingdom

Solomon told Hiram, King of Tyre, that he had decided to build a temple for the Lord because

  1. A.the Lord had given him peace and all good things.
  2. B.his father, David, never intended to build one.
  3. C.he wanted to force Hiram to come to his aid.
  4. D.Hiram had entered into a marriage alliance with his father.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (the Lord had given him peace and all good things.)

Explanation

Solomon said God had given him rest on every side, so he would build the house (1 Kings 5:4-5).