WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2013 Question 10

Question 10

Saul and the Monarchy

What reasons were put forward by the Israelites in asking for a king?

  1. A.The age of Samuel and the conduct of his sons.
  2. B.The conduct of Samuel and the strength of the Philistines
  3. C.The age of Samuel and the conduct of Eli.
  4. D.The conduct of Samuel and the age of his sons.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (The age of Samuel and the conduct of his sons.)

Explanation

"You are old and your sons do not walk in your ways; now appoint for us a king" (1 Samuel 8:5).