WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2025 Question 13

Question 13

Saul and the Monarchy

The underlying reasons for Israel's request for a king was the

  1. A.old age of Eli and the conduct of his sons.
  2. B.age of Samuel and the conduct of his sons.
  3. C.failure of both Samuel and Eli to correct their sons.
  4. D.need to fight other nations who had kings and won battles.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (age of Samuel and the conduct of his sons.)

Explanation

"You are old and your sons do not walk in your ways" (1 Samuel 8:5).