WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2023 Question 27

Question 27

Concern for Judah

What was the reason for which rebuilding of the Temple was opposed by Rehum and his associates?

  1. A.They lacked the spirit of fair play
  2. B.Their offer to help was rejected
  3. C.They had no spirit of tolerance
  4. D.They were obedient to constituted authority.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Their offer to help was rejected)

Explanation

When Zerubbabel refused their help, the people of the land set out to discourage and frustrate the builders, and Rehum wrote against them (Ezra 4:1-16).