WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2016 Question 7

Question 7

Joshua and the Judges

Deborah was described as a judge because she

  1. A.predicted the fall of Jabin.
  2. B.rescued Israel by killing Sisera.
  3. C.prophesied that a woman would kill Sisera.
  4. D.fought to free Israel from Canaanite domination.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (fought to free Israel from Canaanite domination.)

Explanation

Judges were leaders God raised to settle Israel's disputes and deliver them from oppressors. Deborah judged Israel and led the campaign with Barak that freed Israel from Jabin the Canaanite king (Judges 4:4-5, 14-24).