Crs 2014 JAMB Past Questions - Question 17: Nehemiah, while in exile functioned as the kings

Correct Answer

D

Explanation

Nehemiah was the cup-bearer of king Artaxerxes, he had access to the king. He then used his position, for the welfare of his people. When he received the report of the state of things in Jerusalem from Hanani his brother, Therefore, sought permission was granted the king even promised some financial assistance. Again, like the people that rebuilt the temple, Nehemiah and his group equally faced stiff opposition, particularly from Samballat and Tobiah but, because God was with them, they were ac 5 to complete the project. Later, Ezra a Jewish scribe vast in the law of Moses, the ordinances and the statues came back with about 6,000 Jews and his aim was to carry out religious reform. Nehemiah 1:1-11