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WAEC Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2024 Objective — Question 12

Question 12 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2024 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Which one of the following factors led to the death of Eli?

  • A. The death of his sons
  • B. The defeat of the Israelites
  • C. The capture of the ark of the covenantCorrect
  • D. It was his time to die

Explanation

1 Samuel 4:12-18: the capture of the ark of the covenant by the Philistines directly contributed to the death of Eli — upon hearing the news, he fell backward off his chair and broke his neck, resulting in his death.

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