JAMB Past Questions and Answers - Page 804

4,016.

Who among the following was sold to the Ishaemlites for twenty shekels because of his dreams?

A.

Moses

B.

Joseph

C.

Jacob

D.

Ishmael

E.

Minahem of Israel

Correct answer is B

Joseph, the son of Jacob (Israel), was sold to the Ishmaelites by his jealous brothers because of his dreams. This can be found in Genesis 37. Joseph's dreams, which symbolized his future authority, provoked envy among his brothers, leading to their decision to sell him into slavery.

 

4,017.

Which of the following people was one of the outstanding kings of Israel after the falling of the Kingdom?

A.

King herold

B.

Pharoah

C.

Sennacherib

D.

Jeroboam

E.

Tiglath-Pileser

Correct answer is D

The house of Israel was divided into two kingdoms. This division took place after the death of Solomon and during the reign of his son, Rehoboam, and it happened as the people revolted against the heavy taxes levied by Solomon and Rehoboam.

Jeroboam was the most outstanding king after the split and was made the king of Jerusalem while Rehoboam was made king of Judah

Ref: Genesis, 1 Kings 2:10, 1 Kings 14:1-30
 

4,018.

Moses led the children of Israel through the

A.

Sahara desert

B.

Lion's Den

C.

Dead sea

D.

Valley of the shadow of death

E.

Red Sea

Correct answer is E

Moses led the children of Israel through the Red Sea. This event is a significant part of the Exodus narrative (Exodus 14), where God miraculously parts the Red Sea and allows the Israelites to escape from the pursuing Egyptian army.

 

4,019.

Abraham is portrayed in the bible as

A.

The miracle worker

B.

The lion of Judah

C.

The giver of the laws

D.

The father of the faithful

E.

The Almighty prophet of Jehovah

Correct answer is D

Abraham is known as the father of the faithful because of the depth of his faith.

In the book of Genesis, he obeys the commands of God and is ready to follow God's order to sacrifice Isaac, a test of his faith.

4,020.

One of the leading industrial nations of the world ranking second in manufacturing output after the USA is?

A.

Russia

B.

Germany

C.

Britain

D.

Japan

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.