WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2018 Question 18

Question 18

Saul and the Monarchy

God sent an evil spirit to torment Saul because

  1. A.He wanted to bring David into Saul's life.
  2. B.Saul had disobeyed Samuel.
  3. C.the Lord's Spirit had departed from him.
  4. D.He wanted Saul to enjoy the sound of the lyre.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (the Lord's Spirit had departed from him.)

Explanation

"The Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord tormented him" (1 Samuel 16:14).