WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2022 Question 18

Question 18

Solomon and the Divided Kingdom

A major mistake attributed to Rehoboam was his decision to

  1. A.dare Jeroboam to divide the kingdom
  2. B.lead Israel to war without God's approval
  3. C.worship other gods and marry foreign wives
  4. D.follow the negative footsteps of Solomon.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (follow the negative footsteps of Solomon.)

Explanation

Rehoboam kept and even increased Solomon's heavy yoke on the people (1 Kings 12:13-14).