JAMB UTME - Christian Religious Studies - 2004

Question 1 Report

What did King Josiah do to the altar that was erected by Jeroboam at Bethel?

he removed its items

he broke its stones into pieces

he burnt it down

he rained curses upon it

Answer Details

King Josiah destroyed the altar that was erected by Jeroboam at Bethel. He broke its stones into pieces and scattered them. This is in accordance with the commandments of God to worship only at the central sanctuary in Jerusalem and not at local altars. The actions of Josiah were a way of purifying the worship of God in the land and removing any form of idolatry.






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