WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2011 Question 12

Question 12

Saul and the Monarchy

On Mount Gilboa, king Saul decided to commit suicide in order to avoid

  1. A.ridicule from the Philistines.
  2. B.witnessing the death of his sons.
  3. C.being killed by his armour-bearer.
  4. D.the agony of the injuries received.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (ridicule from the Philistines.)

Explanation

Saul said, "lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and make sport of me" (1 Samuel 31:4).