WAEC Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2020 Objective — Question 18
Question 18 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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"My father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions." This means that the speaker would
- A. torment the people with scorpions
- B. punish the people severely
- C. sell them into slavery
- D. add to the people's burdenCorrect
Explanation
The statement made by Rehoboam son of Solomon in response to the demands from the elders of Israel, "My father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions", means that Rehoboam would add to the Israelites' burdens. This led to the divide of the kingdom (1 Kings 12:12-15).
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