WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2016 Question 11

Question 11

Saul and the Monarchy

The people of Jabesh-gilead honoured Saul by

  1. A.protecting his family from destruction.
  2. B.fighting in the Gilboa war.
  3. C.paying all their tributes regularly.
  4. D.giving him a fitting burial.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (giving him a fitting burial.)

Explanation

They took Saul's body from Beth-shan, burnt it and buried the bones (1 Samuel 31:11-13).