Crs 2006 JAMB Past Questions - Question 17: Samuels lack of parental responsibility led to

Correct Answer

D

Explanation

When Samuelgrew old, he made his sons judges in Israel. The elder son was named Joel andthe younger one Abijah, they were judges in Beersheba. But they did not follow their father's example, they were interestedonly in making money, so they accepted bribes and did not decide caseshonestly. then, all the leaders of Israel met together, went to Samuel in Ramah, and saidto him, iook, you are getting old and your sons don't foi!ow your example, sothen, appoint a king to rule over us, so that we will have a king, as othercountries have". Samuel was displeased with their request for a king, sohe prayed to the Lord, and the Lord said, "listen to everything the peoplesay to you. You are not the one they have rejected, I am the one they haverejected as their king". 1 Samuel 8:1-21