WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2020 Question 24

Question 24

Religious Reforms

And when the king heard the words of the book of the law, he rent his clothes. Renting of clothes in Israel was an expression of

  1. A.joy and happiness.
  2. B.disappointment and grief.
  3. C.weakness and dependency.
  4. D.pity and failure.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (disappointment and grief.)

Explanation

Josiah tore his clothes in grief and fear at God's word (2 Kings 22:11-13).