JAMB Past Questions and Answers - Page 309

1,541.

When the Israelites left Egypt, God did not tell them use the shorter route through the land of the Philistines because

A.

The Philistines were waiting in ambush for them

B.

They might go back if they faced war

C.

He wanted to confuse the Egyptain king

D.

He wanted them to suffer and appreciate Him

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,542.

In order to confirm the covenant,Moses sent young men on the people of Israel, who offered burnt offerings and sacrifice peace offerings of

A.

Oxen to the LORD

B.

Ram to the God of Israel

C.

Sheep to the LORD of Hosts

D.

Pigeon to Jehovah

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,543.

Why did God accept David who killed Uriah and took his wife but rejected Saul who spared King Agag?

A.

David humbled himself when he realized his sin but Saul was stubborn

B.

David was a singer of praises while Saul was not

C.

David was a man after God's heart while Saul was His enemy

D.

David was from the favoured tribe of Judah while Saul was from Benjamin

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,544.

The first person that revealed to Eli the evil that would come to his home was

A.

Joel

B.

A man of God

C.

Samuel

D.

A prophet from Shiloh

Correct answer is B

The first person who revealed to Eli the evil that would come to his home was a man of God. This incident is recorded in 1 Samuel 2:27-36. The man of God delivered a message to Eli concerning the consequences of the sins of his sons and the judgment that would befall his house.

1,545.

The rainbow as the sign of God's covenant with Noah implies

A.

Providence

B.

Reconciliation

C.

Mercy

D.

Redemption

Correct answer is C

The rainbow as the sign of God's covenant with Noah symbolizes God's mercy. According to the biblical account in Genesis 9:12-17, God placed the rainbow in the sky as a sign of His covenant with Noah and all living creatures, promising never again to flood the earth and destroy all flesh. The rainbow serves as a reminder of God's mercy and faithfulness to His covenant.